---
title: "Professional Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c25"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-16"
---

# Professional Services Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c25

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council, which is seeking to establish a Professional Services Framework primarily in the business and management consultancy sector, specifically based in Sunderland, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it includes multiple lots for specialized services such as Architectural, Cost Management, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Principal Designer Consultancy Services. The relevant dates include the initiation of the tender on 16 March 2021, and the Framework is now marked as complete with various contracts awarded across the different lots.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those offering expertise in architecture, cost management, civil and structural engineering, and related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the quality and price criteria, with an emphasis on social value, are well-positioned to compete for contracts under this framework. Winning these contracts not only sparks immediate business growth but also enhances the winning companies' reputations within the public sector, making them eligible for future opportunities.

## Notice

Framework for the provision of professional services. In line with requirements the framework will be divided into four lots as follows: Lot 1: Architectural Consultancy Services; Lot 2: Cost Management Consultancy Services; Lot 3: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services; Lot 4: Principal Designer Consultancy Services.

### Lot Information

Cost Management Consultancy Services

Provision of Cost Management Consultancy Services

Lot 3 Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services

Provision of Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services

Lot 4: Principal Designer Consultancy Services

Provision of Principal Designer Consultancy Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005300-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | BDN; BILLINGHURST GEORGE AND PARTNERS; EDWARDS ARCHITECTURE; ELLIOTT ASSOCIATES; ELVET CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS; IDENTITY CONSULT; NORR CONSULTANTS; PORTLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS; RWO ASSOCIATES; STORM TEMPEST; THE OM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005300-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:552019-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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