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title: "Public Affairs Consultancy Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-07"
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# Public Affairs Consultancy Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f2ae03c-20af-4d89-96c3-84991a665a1a

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## Summary

The "Public Affairs Consultancy Framework" tender has been completed by Sunderland City Council, located in Sunderland, England. This procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and was initiated to enlist multiple providers capable of aiding the council in formulating a strong case for economic regenerative support for the city and the North East. The tender process ended on 7th February 2017, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2017 to 28th February 2019. The procurement method used was classified as "Other".

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in public affairs, research, and development services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in government relations and economic development strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The partnership with Sunderland City Council could provide valuable experience in navigating public sector engagements, contributing to business growth in the increasing demand for advisory services in economic regeneration initiatives.

## Notice

Public Affairs Framework of multiple providers able to support the city by helping the authority to make a powerful case with government for economic regenerative support for the city and the North East

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f61471-f8e9-466f-9c54-7e70e5f6ca38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIRCHAM DYSON BELL; HANOVER COMMUNICATIONS; WEBER SHANDWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2017 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f61471-f8e9-466f-9c54-7e70e5f6ca38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f61471-f8e9-466f-9c54-7e70e5f6ca38
  7th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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