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title: "Principal Designer (CDM / BSA) for the refurbishment and fit-out of the South Chapel at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06747e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Principal Designer (CDM / BSA) for the refurbishment and fit-out of the South Chapel at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06747e

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the refurbishment and fit-out of the South Chapel at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically within business and management consultancy services. The procurement method employed was direct and completed below the threshold without competition, with Beaumont Brown Architects selected as the supplier. Located in Sunderland, UK, this contract commenced on 23rd March 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total value of £140,282 gross. The relevant procurement legislation is outlined under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial prospects for growth for firms specialising in architectural consultancy and design services, particularly within the public authority sector. Sunderland City Council, acting as the buyer, exemplifies a sub-central government body actively engaging in infrastructure improvement contracts. Businesses with expertise in refurbishment and architectural design, especially SMEs, would find themselves well-equipped to pursue similar opportunities in future procurement processes with similar public organisations. The direct procurement method showcases a focus on efficient project delivery without competition, highlighting potential collaborations for firms capable of meeting specific service requirements.

## Notice

Provision of Principal Designer (CDM / BSA) for the refurbishment and fit-out of the South Chapel at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027646-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,902 |

## 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 | BEAUMONT BROWN ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027646-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027646-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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