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title: "Business Case Development for Inner Ring Road Western Section Scheme"
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# Business Case Development for Inner Ring Road Western Section Scheme

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9df5131-170d-421f-9982-a05d3353364b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Business Case Development for Inner Ring Road Western Section Scheme" has been concluded by Sunderland City Council. This tender focuses on business and management consultancy services and was conducted in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th January 2026, with the contract scheduled to start on 23rd February 2026 and finish on 30th September 2026. Boasting a total value of £46,348 GBP, the award was made to AECOM, a large-scale organisation based in London, as confirmed on 6th February 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in consultancy services within the transport infrastructure sector. Organisations able to deliver strategic support in developing business cases and those that can operate under framework agreements are well-suited to engage with similar procurements. Sunderland City Council, as the contracting authority, presents an opportunity for businesses to establish robust working relationships in public sector projects, enhancing credibility and expertise through successful contributions to regional development schemes.

## Notice

Business Case Development for Inner Ring Road Western Section Scheme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d949cb-8d63-446e-ad71-9eb29923582d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,348 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,348 |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d949cb-8d63-446e-ad71-9eb29923582d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d949cb-8d63-446e-ad71-9eb29923582d
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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