---
title: "The Whitehouse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06033d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06033d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# The Whitehouse

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06033d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sunderland City Council involves a construction project titled "The Whitehouse," classified under the CPV code for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. This project encompasses converting a four-bedroomed residential property in West Boldon into a residential home for children aged 11-16. The procurement followed a limited method, specifically a further competition under the NEPO207 Construction Works Framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Able Construction (Northern) Ltd for a total value of £560,935.28 and was signed on 27th November 2025. As of 9th January 2026, the procurement stage is complete, with the location designated as UKC23, covering Sunderland and the surrounding areas.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses involved in the construction and refurbishment industry, especially those familiar with public sector requirements and frameworks such as PCR2015. Companies with competencies in residential conversions and a focus on delivering social value alongside competitive pricing are likely to benefit from similar future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those based in the Northeast of England, could find engagement in such frameworks beneficial for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating expertise in projects with socially impactful outcomes.

## Notice

Conversion of 4 bedroomed residential property in West Boldon to a children's residential home for 11-16 year olds.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Conversion of 4 bedroomed residential property in West Boldon to a children's residential home for 11-16 year olds. Further competition under NEPO207 Construction Works Framework

### Procurement Information

Process was via further competition under a PCR2015 framework (NEPO207 Construction Works Framework)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002040-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £560,935 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABLE CONSTRUCTION (NORTHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002040-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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