--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f907" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f907" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f907.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f907.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-26" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f907 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f907) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f907.json) ## Summary Sunderland City Council has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of insights related to behaviour, engagement, and research. This procurement process falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The DPS operates using a selective, restricted procedure, and interested contractors must submit a Participation Request, along with a Selection Questionnaire and supporting documents. The DPS remains active until 23rd February 2029, with submissions accepted either at the initial creation of the DPS or at any time throughout its duration. The main location for delivery is Sunderland, within the region UKC23. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in research, behavioural insights, and consultancy services to expand their portfolios and secure long-term engagements with a regional authority. Suitably established firms with robust strategies for engaging in dynamic, competitive environments are particularly well-suited to participate. Moreover, the flexible submission deadlines allow new entrants to join the system at any time, fostering continuous business growth opportunities over the DPS's duration. ## Notice Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research. The DPS will operate solely by competition. Contractors seeking to participate in the DPS must submit a Participation Request; this will include a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and all supporting documents. Contractors seeking to participate in the DPS have 2 options: Option 1 - Contractors can submit a Participation Request at initial creation of the DPS. Option 2 - Contractors can submit a Participation Request following initial creation of the DPS and/or at any time throughout its duration. The number of contractors submitting a Participation Request and the number of contractors approved to participate in the DPS will not be limited. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Insights for Behaviour Insights, Engagement and Research. The DPS will operate solely by competition. Contractors seeking to participate in the DPS must submit a Participation Request; this will include a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and all supporting documents. Contractors seeking to participate in the DPS have 2 options: Option 1 - Contractors can submit a Participation Request at initial creation of the DPS. Option 2 - Contractors can submit a Participation Request following initial creation of the DPS and/or at any time throughout its duration. The number of contractors submitting a Participation Request and the number of contractors approved to participate in the DPS will not be limited. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities The days stated in this notice refer to the remaining period of the DPS including the extended timeframe until 23rd February 2029. The amendments to this notice are in accordance with The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34 (14)b. Existing suppliers partied to this DPS do not need to reapply to join. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011359-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC23 Sunderland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2025 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011359-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.open-org.uk - https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities - https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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