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title: "Architect led project team for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens for ACE MEND funded works"
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# Architect led project team for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens for ACE MEND funded works

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c402e44b-6d64-4533-aac0-36c43d459b16

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Architect led project team for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens for ACE MEND funded works" under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement falls within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period extending from 10th September 2023 to 31st October 2025. Key details indicate this was a limited procurement method involving competitive quotation below threshold, initially valued at £49,994.10, with a contract variation adding £12,504.44. An award was made to Purcell Architecture Ltd on 29th August 2023, with the award notice published on 9th September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in consultancy and architectural services, especially those capable of leading project teams for cultural and historical sites. The contract provided by Sunderland City Council offers businesses the chance to establish a strong presence in the North East region by contributing to a high-profile cultural site. SMEs will find this opportunity particularly appealing as the procurement specifically supports such entities. Companies with capabilities in project management and consultancy within architectural disciplines are well-suited to thrive in this procurement environment.

## Notice

Architect led project team for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens for ACE MEND funded works Additional information: This notice is to replace a previous notice from a procurement exercise carried out in August 2023. The Council have varied this contract to extend until 31st October 2025. Please see link below for original notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25916342-8951-47e6-933a-391e235e4c7c The original contract value was PS49,994.10 and the variation to extend value is PS12,504.44.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f779d589-d148-48e2-9fec-f78c864d6b36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,504 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,504 |
| 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 | SR1 3AA |
| 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 | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURCELL ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f779d589-d148-48e2-9fec-f78c864d6b36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f779d589-d148-48e2-9fec-f78c864d6b36
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25916342-8951-47e6-933a-391e235e4c7c

## Provenance

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