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title: "Provision of a Financial Support On-line Platform"
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# Provision of a Financial Support On-line Platform

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa0318b6-6395-4c70-b05c-b15787c610b8

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Financial Support On-line Platform, marking the completion of the procurement process. The contract spans a three-year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 and falls under the industry category of specific software packages. Located in Sunderland, England, this procurement used a direct method via single tender action, below threshold, with the final award dated 30 March 2026. The contract, valued at £87,000, has been granted to Lightning Social Ventures Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly SMEs, to expand their client base and strengthen their presence in the public sector. Companies that can tailor financial support platforms to government specifications are likely to benefit. As demand for innovative digital solutions in the public sector continues to rise, businesses with expertise in developing online platforms and financial assistance software could see growth by responding to similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Financial Support On-line Platform. The contract will be for a period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dddc10-c61d-4e12-b49b-fe1f6516bc76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIGHTNING SOCIAL VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dddc10-c61d-4e12-b49b-fe1f6516bc76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dddc10-c61d-4e12-b49b-fe1f6516bc76
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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