---
title: "Research through engagement with Washington residents to support the development of the Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods Regeneration Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05834a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Research through engagement with Washington residents to support the development of the Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods Regeneration Plan

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05834a

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Research through engagement with Washington residents to support the development of the Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods Regeneration Plan." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services. Located in Sunderland, UK (region UKC23), the procurement process was carried out under a direct method, categorized as below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 24th June 2025 and spans from 25th June 2025 to 30th November 2025, with MMC Research Ltd being awarded the contract. The process is in the Award stage as of 7th August 2025, with the gross contract value amounting to £31,200.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and engaging with community players. It is especially well-suited for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), such as MMC Research Ltd, which has successfully secured the contract. Businesses that excel in consulting, research services, and community engagement would find growth potential in similar public procurement opportunities offered by municipal councils like Sunderland City Council, providing services that support local governmental development plans.

## Notice

Provision of Research through engagement with Washington residents to support the development of the Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods Regeneration Plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046884-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,000 |

## 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 | MMC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046884-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046884-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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