---
title: "Waste and recycling behaviour change"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069133"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Waste and recycling behaviour change

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069133

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined is led by Sunderland City Council in collaboration with Gateshead Borough Council and South Tyneside Borough Council, for a project titled "Waste and Recycling Behaviour Change". The procurement falls under the public services industry category, specifically focussing on research consultancy services, and targets the UKC region. The tender stage is currently active, with the procurement method identified as below threshold open competition. Key dates include a tender period ending on 19th May 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2027. The total contract value is set at GBP 30,000, with a procurement budget of GBP 25,000 for the services required.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability requirements. Businesses engaged in research consultancy, specifically those capable of innovating in waste management and recycling strategies, will find this contract particularly appealing. The contract will be awarded based on a combination of quality, accounting for 60%, and cost efficiency, comprising 40% of the award criteria. Such an opportunity allows businesses to participate in impactful environmental change projects, while simultaneously expanding their portfolio and gaining prominence in the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

Provision of Waste and recycling behaviour change

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040953-2026 |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL; SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH 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 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 11:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040953-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040953-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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