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title: "Advice on the Design & Specification and Financial Operating Plan in relation to the Crown Works Phase 1."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad03"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Advice on the Design & Specification and Financial Operating Plan in relation to the Crown Works Phase 1.

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad03

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has successfully completed a procurement process to secure services for providing advice on the Design & Specification and Financial Operating Plan for the Crown Works Phase 1. This contract falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with a focus on the UKC23 region. The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically noted as below threshold and without competition. This award, concluded on 1st April 2026 and signed on 31st March 2026, signifies the completion and active status of a contract with VITAMIN ADVISERS LLP, valued at £72,000 gross for the period until 31st October 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in consultancy services within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, and design specifications will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. The procurement approach opted for a direct method, denoting that small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like VITAMIN ADVISERS LLP, which can swiftly adapt and provide specialised consultancy, hold a competitive edge in similar procurement proceedings initiated by public authorities such as Sunderland City Council.

## Notice

Provision of advice on the Design & Specification and Financial Operating Plan in relation to the Crown Works Phase 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052597-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 | VITAMIN ADVISERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 08:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052597-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052597-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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