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title: "Communications Support Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a767babd-bbec-42b0-8f10-e81606f82eb7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-01-17"
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# Communications Support Services Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a767babd-bbec-42b0-8f10-e81606f82eb7

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Communications Support Services Framework", classified under business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method employed was a selective (restricted procedure), with the tender period concluding on 19th November 2018. The contract period for the awarded services starts on 21st January 2019 and runs until 20th January 2021, primarily located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the public sector, specifically in the provision of communications support services. Both large firms and SMEs proficient in consulting, marketing, and related areas will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts due to the nature of the services required. Engaging with Sunderland City Council could lead to fruitful partnerships and continuous service provision, especially for organisations already embedded in the local economic landscape.

## Notice

Award notification Communication Support Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d810c5d2-366e-44d4-a23c-4865aba8cd04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2019 - 20 Jan 2021 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SARAH HALL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d810c5d2-366e-44d4-a23c-4865aba8cd04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d810c5d2-366e-44d4-a23c-4865aba8cd04
  17th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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