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title: "To Develop Concept Design proposals in support of a business case for a proposed Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA)"
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# To Develop Concept Design proposals in support of a business case for a proposed Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA)

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a79b8cf-b843-4650-826a-7e2af32bcb51

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is issuing a completed contract for the development of concept design proposals supporting a business case for the proposed Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA). The procurement process falls under the classification of construction consultancy services and was awarded to Mawson Kerr. The total contract value is £70,000, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2020 and concluding on 30th June 2021. The tender's end date for submissions was 30th June 2020, and the process utilised a direct award method.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in construction consultancy and related services, particularly those with expertise in educational and training facilities. Companies with a strong background in developing innovative construction solutions and those that can adapt to meet the needs of the Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. Participants in this sector should consider the evolving demands of educational infrastructure as a pathway for expansion.

## Notice

Awarded Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6836bb4-42a9-4584-bd46-55d47f0cfd55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 7DN |
| 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 | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAWSON KERR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2020 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6836bb4-42a9-4584-bd46-55d47f0cfd55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6836bb4-42a9-4584-bd46-55d47f0cfd55
  9th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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