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title: "Provision of specialist financial services associated with the procurement of a 5G Neutral Host Partner linked to the overarching Smart Cities Programme."
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# Provision of specialist financial services associated with the procurement of a 5G Neutral Host Partner linked to the overarching Smart Cities Programme.

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88cae0a3-8b5d-41aa-b628-c5721a5d98dc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council seeking specialist financial services related to the procurement of a 5G Neutral Host Partner as part of the Smart Cities Programme. The tender was awarded on 14th September 2020, with a contract value of £50,000. The contract period runs from 15th September 2020 to 14th December 2021, and the services fall under the financial consultancy category. The procurement method used was a direct award.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in financial consultancy, particularly those familiar with telecommunications and smart city projects. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative financial solutions and a strong understanding of public sector requirements would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders with Sunderland City Council and other local authorities in the future.

## Notice

Specialist financial services associated with the procurement of a 5G Neutral Host Partner linked to the overarching Smart Cities Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71736e25-bfd1-4151-853c-ce3ab62b5d93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2020 - 14 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLAIRE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71736e25-bfd1-4151-853c-ce3ab62b5d93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71736e25-bfd1-4151-853c-ce3ab62b5d93
  5th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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