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title: "Digital Careers Innovation Programme and a Digital Careers Awareness Programme."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d426"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-27"
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# Digital Careers Innovation Programme and a Digital Careers Awareness Programme.

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d426

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has recently completed a procurement process for the Digital Careers Innovation Programme and a Digital Careers Awareness Programme, aimed at enhancing business and management consultancy services within the UKC23 region, United Kingdom. Initiated on 20th October 2025 and slated to end by 19th October 2027, with a possible extension up to 2028, this contract award falls under the services category and was executed using a limited competition method, below threshold. The total gross contract value is £156,000, and ESESSEE Ltd, a local SME, has been selected as the supplier, marking the award active as of 19th October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in digital innovation and consultancy services. It is ideal for companies offering high-quality consultancy and management solutions, paving the way for increased visibility and credibility in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in digital careers programmes are well-suited to bid for similar future opportunities, potentially unlocking further collaborations with Sunderland City Council or other regional authorities seeking to digitalise their services. With the focus on digital innovation, this contract can leverage technological advancements, stimulating growth and driving competitive advantages in the consultancy industry.

## Notice

Provision Digital Careers Innovation Programme and a Digital Careers Awareness Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068534-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £130,000 |

## 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 | ESESSEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 12:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068534-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068534-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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