---
title: "External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a05a"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a05a

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has concluded the procurement process for the "External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy services. The contract is valued at £32,004 gross and was signed on 21 May 2026, with its execution spanning from 26 May 2026 to 25 May 2029. The procurement method was limited competition, below the threshold, and the process has been completed with the award made to WAVEHILL LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Aberaeron, UK.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project evaluation within environmental and nature-focused sectors. Enterprises that can deliver comprehensive assessments and offer detailed insights into environmental projects would be well-suited. The limited competition approach suggests that businesses with a proven track record in similar public sector projects may find opportunities to secure similar contracts in the future, supporting growth through collaboration with local government entities like Sunderland City Council.

## Notice

Provision - 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/047545-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 25 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,670 |

## 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 | WAVEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047545-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047545-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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