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title: "Traffic and Transport Management and Logistics for a Large Multi Day Event to be Held in Sunderland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060121"
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published: "2026-01-07"
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# Traffic and Transport Management and Logistics for a Large Multi Day Event to be Held in Sunderland

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060121

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## Summary

This procurement process, overseen by Sunderland City Council, involves the management of traffic, transport, and logistics for a large multi-day event in Sunderland. The main industry category is event services, focusing specifically on traffic and transport management. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to EP Traffic Services Limited. The contractual period began on 13th November 2025 and will end on 31st May 2026. The procurement method used was limited, indicating that the competition was restricted to certain suppliers, and was conducted below the threshold regulations with a light-touch regime approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with expertise in transport management and logistics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like EP Traffic Services Limited may find such procurements lucrative, given the specific demands of managing large events and the logistical challenges involved. Businesses with effective health and safety protocols, budget management skills, and the ability to collaborate with local authorities for event safety and transport planning are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract also hints at potential Stage 3 developments, offering further business prospects for continued engagement upon successful service delivery.

## Notice

The Authority intends to appoint a Consultant to provide support on the Traffic and Transport Management and Logistics in relation to the event. The event Consultancy is split into 2 stages and further information is provided in the Event Brief. Unless otherwise agreed with the Authority, the commencement of the Stage 2 consultancy will commence only at the sole discretion of the Authority and following the completion and approval of the Stage 1 consultancy. The Project brief, the ITT and other documentation includes an option for the provision of the project Stage 3, the "Implementation of the Transport Plan, Logistical Requirements and Arrangements". This Stage 3 option will enable the Authority to work with the appointed Consultant (entirely at the discretion of the Authority) on the Stage 3 implementation subject to all requirements being agreed including Health and Safety assessments, budgetary constraints, for example.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001129-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £540,000 |

## 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 | EP TRAFFIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001129-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001129-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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