---
title: "Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-03"
---

# Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c.json)

## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice" services within the business and management consultancy category. This award falls under the sub-central government sector within the UK and is situated in Sunderland. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, specifically aimed below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Andrew Reay, commenced on 3 December 2025 and is set to end on 2 December 2026, with potential extensions available until 2028. Sunderland City Council, located at City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, commenced the tender under the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54, finalising the contract on 24 November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical consultancy services. With the emphasis on consultancy within the sub-central government sector, businesses adept in delivering high-quality, strategic advice could benefit from engaging in similar competitive processes in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the awardee Andrew Reay, may find ample opportunities to partner with government organisations for service delivery, especially those capable of providing specialist pharmaceutical insights in line with legislative and operational requirements. The contracts facilitated by Sunderland City Council exemplify the potential for sustainable business growth in consultancy services tailored to governmental needs.

## Notice

Provision of Specialist Pharmaceutical Advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079158-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,000 |

## 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 | ANDREW REAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 08:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079158-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079158-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8c.json.