---
title: "Collaborative Future Options Assessment for Street Lighting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05046f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-17"
---

# Collaborative Future Options Assessment for Street Lighting

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05046f

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Collaborative Future Options Assessment for Street Lighting" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. Located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, this tender has reached the contract award stage as of 17th April 2025, with the contract period starting on 16th April 2025 and ending on 15th October 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold without competition, and Proving Services Ltd has been awarded the contract worth £45,000 GBP (gross amount £54,000 GBP).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly those focused on public infrastructure and PFI projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consulting firms with expertise in street lighting and public service efficiency can benefit from such contracts, potentially leading to future collaborations with government authorities. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with capabilities in strategic planning, technical assessments, and development of business cases that align with governmental improvement goals.

## Notice

Collaborative Future Options Assessment for Street Lighting PFI Expiry and Option Outline Business Case

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015725-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | PROVING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 07:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015725-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015725-2025
  17th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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