---
title: "External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e41"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e41

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is seeking tenders for the "External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project," focusing on Research Services within the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open competition, with a tender stage currently active and a deadline for submission on 17th April 2026. The enquiry period ends on 14th April 2026, allowing potential applicants to seek clarifications. The contract is slated to begin on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2028. Businesses are encouraged to submit electronically, following specified policies.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research services to expand their portfolio and forge new partnerships with local government authorities. The tender, valued at £27,000, predominantly measures quality at 85% in its award criteria, making it ideal for firms with a strong track record of delivering high-quality research projects. Additionally, smaller enterprises—especially those within the UKC23 area—can benefit from this procurement as it specifically accommodates SMEs, fostering local business participation and growth.

## Notice

Provision of External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024886-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | £27,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 08:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024886-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024886-2026
  19th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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