Scope
Description
Sunderland City Council have been allocated funding from the North East Combined Authority (North East CA) to deliver Connect to Work in Sunderland. The Learning and Skills Service as part of the Strategic and Corporate Affairs Directorate within the Council will manage this contract and is seeking to appoint a suitable delivery partner to deliver the Connect to Work programme to Sunderland residents.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,516,958 excluding VAT
- £1,820,349 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 November 2025 to 30 March 2030
- 4 years, 4 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This is an electronic tender via the Council's Open eTender System. All organisations interested in this tender should register an interest against this contract online at https://www.open-uk.org
All tender documents are available via this portal. The Council will be using the Open Procurement Procedure, tenders must be returned by no later than 12 noon 20th October 2025 in accordance with the Contract Details and Instructions to Bidders. The contracting authority does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 95% |
| Social Value | Cost | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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