---
title: "Masterplan Support - Sheepfolds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060bbf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# Masterplan Support - Sheepfolds

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060bbf

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for "Masterplan Support - Sheepfolds" under the industry category of services, specifically focused on business and management consultancy. This procurement, located in the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom, was conducted using a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was awarded to FAULKNERBROWNS LLP, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and the award was made active on 1st October 2025, with the agreement signed on 30th September 2025. The contract is valued at £32,500, running until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services to engage with government projects and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing strategic planning and consulting can find room for substantial growth by participating in similar projects. Such contracts not only boost business credibility but also offer the potential to build long-term relationships with public authorities like Sunderland City Council, facilitating future opportunities in sub-central government procurements.

## Notice

Provision of Masterplan Support - Sheepfolds

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005579-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,500 |

## 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 | FAULKNERBROWNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 09:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005579-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005579-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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