---
title: "Architectural services to support the proposed Gillas Lane Primary Academy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f157"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-09"
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# Architectural services to support the proposed Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f157

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, recently completed a procurement process for architectural services related to the proposed Gillas Lane Primary Academy in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This project falls under the services industry category focusing on architectural and related services. The process utilised a limited competition procurement method, designed as a below-threshold tender, and the contract has been awarded and made active as of the 5th of November, 2025. The contract spans from the 5th of November 2025 to the 31st of October 2026, with a gross financial commitment of £37,200 out of which £31,000 is net. The project operates within the UKC23 region, offering a notable opportunity for providing public sector services in this locale.

Opportunities stemming from this tender primarily benefit businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises. Building Design Northern, an SME based in Sunderland, successfully secured the contract to render their expertise for this educational facility project. The specifics of the procurement method suggest there is room for similar businesses adept at navigating limited competition tenders to engage with government programmes, thereby expanding their footprint in government contracting within the region. This represents a valuable avenue for growth for businesses prepared to offer specialised services and adapted solutions within constrained procurement environments.

## Notice

Provision of Architectural services to support the proposed Gillas Lane Primary Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080872-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,000 |

## 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 | BUILDING DESIGN NORTHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080872-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080872-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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