Scope
Reference
OPEN20251574
Description
Sunderland City Council ("the Contracting Authority" and/ or "the Council") is intending to appoint a Managing Agent to provide a range of key services at its Business Centres ("the Centres") namely, Evolve Business Centre, Sunderland Software Centre, and Washington Business Centre.
The Managing Agent will be required to deliver all the services for the Council in relation to the Centres as more particularly described within the Specification as included in the procurement documents (together "the Services").
The contract shall operate for an initial term of five years, with the option to thereafter extend the contract (at the Council's absolute discretion) for a further period or periods up to a maximum of five years.
Contract 1. The Appointment of a Managing Agent for Sunderland City Council Business Centres
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,932,825.86 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
24 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 5 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
The Council is anticipating entering into a contract with the Managing Agent with the option to extend the contract (at the Council's absolute discretion) for a further period or periods up to five years.
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
NORTH EAST BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED
- Companies House: 02441306
Sunderland Enterprise Park, Riverside,
Sunderland
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Email: info@ne-bic.co.uk
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. The Appointment of a Managing Agent for Sunderland City Council Business Centres
Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government