AWARD Services Direct award Find a Tender Sunderland Integrated Sexual Health Service (PSR Direct Award Process C - Notice of Intention to make an award of a contact to the existing provider) Published 7 Sep 2026 7 Sep 2026 Sunderland City Council CPV Code 85 * Health & social work services Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£17,848,012 Buyer Local authority · General public services Bids 1 received · won by a large company Contract Not specified Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-06f403 A contact for the provision of the Sunderland Integrated Sexual Health Services ("the Service") including enabling open access, cost effective and high quality provision of contraception and prevention, diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections. This will be provided according to evidence based guidance and adapted to the needs of the local populations. The Service aims to improve sexual health by providing easy routes of access to interventions and ensuring sexual health and contraceptive needs can be met through a single service, usually by one health professional. The Service will offer extended opening hours and be provided in accessible locations. Award criteria: Quality and Innovation, Value For Money, Integration/Collaboration Service Sustainability, Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice, Social Value MORE DETAILS
AWARD SME Goods Framework or DPS call-off Contracts Finder Furniture Services L2 DA Sept26 - Gentoo Group Ltd - Awarded Published 7 Sep 2026 7 Sep 2026 Closed 27 Aug 2026 NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED CPV Code 39 * Furniture, furnishings & cleaning products Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£1,920,000 Winner Large company Contract 2 years Duration 01/09/2026 31/08/2028 Reference: Furniture Services L2 DA Sept26 - Gentoo Group Ltd This contract award notice is to notify the market that Gentoo Group Ltd based in Sunderland, UK have appointed Abri Trading Ltd as their Furniture Services provider for a period of 2 years. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Furniture Services Framework. (Contract Award Notice 2023/S 000-027886) Grounds Maintenance Services - DPS - 2021-2031 DELTA Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
TENDER SME Services Open competition Find a Tender Sunderland Technology Incubator Programme Published 7 Sep 2026 7 Sep 2026 Closed 6 Oct 2026 Sunderland City Council CPV Code 79 * Business services: law, marketing, consulting &... Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Buyer Local authority Contract 3 years Duration 13/11/2026 12/11/2029 Reference: OPEN20261358 Sunderland City Council is seeking to commission a co-located start-up incubator programme in Sunderland to support early-stage technology businesses, bridging the gap between idea and investment readiness through a structured, high-intensity cohort model based at Culture House. The programme will create a strong pipeline of scalable ventures, combining public and private support to boost investment, retain talent, generate high-value jobs, and strengthen Sunderland's reputation as a leading location for tech start-ups. Award criteria: Quality 35%, Pricing Schedule 60%, Social Value 5% MORE DETAILS
TENDER Framework SME Services Open competition Find a Tender Water Hygiene - Monitoring & Risk Assessments Published 7 Sep 2026 7 Sep 2026 Closed 8 Oct 2026 Gentoo Group CPV Code 90 * Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental service... Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Buyer Other public body Contract 2 years Duration 08/01/2027 07/01/2029 Reference: REQ-738 Gentoo are seeking to award a contract for the provision of Water Hygiene Services. The Successful Supplier will be required to deliver these services to Gentoo public buildings and properties in accordance with βThe Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systemsβ L8 Approved Code of Practice 2013 and HSG274 Parts 2&3. Gentoo requires one supplier to deliver the service provision of Legionella monitoring and risk assessments. In instances where Gentoo does not have the resource or capacity, the successful supplier may be required to complete remedial works, this is at the discretion of Gentoo and will be discussed with the supplier in more detail as and when necessary. The framework agreement will be in place for a 24 month period, with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods, providing there is still a requirement / budget and the successful supplier is performing to a satisfactory standard. The duration will not exceed 48 month. Award criteria: Quality, Commercial Schedule MORE DETAILS
AWARD Framework Services Open competition Find a Tender Learning, Skills and Employability Service Adult Skills Programme Flexible Framework Published 4 Sep 2026 4 Sep 2026 Sunderland City Council CPV Code 80 * Education & training services Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£3,802,500 Buyer Local authority Winner SME Contract 2.9 years Duration 01/09/2026 31/07/2029 Reference: OPEN20261311 Provision of Learning, Skills and Employability Service Adult Skills Programme Flexible Framework Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
PIN SME Services Find a Tender Short Breaks Services Published 4 Sep 2026 4 Sep 2026 TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED CPV Code 85 * Health & social work services Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Buyer Local authority Contract 4 years Duration 04/01/2027 03/01/2031 Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-06f1c6 Together for Children (TfC) are undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement for the following: Community Short Breaks Services for Disabled Children and Young people aged 5 - 17 year and 11 months. Please refer to the attached Market Engagement questionnaire advertised on OPEN for further details. Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
TENDER Services Find a Tender NENC ICB Central Acute Respiratory Infection Service (Temporary/Winter Pressures) Most Suitable Provider Process Published 3 Sep 2026 3 Sep 2026 NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD CPV Code 85 * Health & social work services Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Contract Not specified Reference: NENC044d Following market engagement (2025/S 000-072431) and the published Expressions of Interest notice period (2026/S 000-059733), and subsequent assessment, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (Relevant Authority) intend to award contracts for short term Acute Respiratory Infection services in response to winter pressures for locations including Durham, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. Lot 1: Durham Dales Lot 2: Chester Le Street Lot 3: Central Durham Lot 4: Derwentside Lot 5: South Durham Lot 6: Sunderland Lot 7: South Tyneside These are separate lots/contracts and each are expected to provide temporary additional capacity for ARI services during the period of winter pressures. Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
AWARD Goods Direct award Find a Tender Commercial Front Mower Published 3 Sep 2026 3 Sep 2026 Gentoo Group CPV Code 16 * Agricultural machinery Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Buyer Other public body Winner Large company Contract 1 month Duration 01/09/2026 30/09/2026 Reference: REQ-851 The purchase - of 1580 - CM - COMMERCIAL FRONT MOWER With 62 inch deck, Light kit, Bumper kit, Beacon, Road registered. Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
AWARD Services Direct award Find a Tender Teams Cloud Telephony service Published 2 Sep 2026 2 Sep 2026 University of Sunderland CPV Code 64 * Postal & telecommunications services Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£225,566 Buyer Other public body · Education Bids 1 received · won by an SME Contract Not specified Reference: Teams Telephony/0126 Renewal of Teams Cloud Telephony service from Amillan for a further 5 years Award criteria: Price MORE DETAILS
AWARD Goods Open competition Find a Tender IT Classroom Equipment Published 28 Aug 2026 28 Aug 2026 City of Sunderland College CPV Code 30 * Office & computing machinery and supplies Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Buyer Other public body Bids 37 received · won by an SME Contract 1 year Duration 11/09/2026 10/09/2027 Reference: T26/0268 City of Sunderland College T/A Education Partnership North East have a requirement for the provision of IT classroom equipment. The purpose for this requirement is to support the fitout of the Collegeβs new build campus in Ashington ensuring that teaching, learning and operational spaces are fully equipped ready for occupation. Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
AWARD Services Framework or DPS call-off Find a Tender Travel Management Services Published 27 Aug 2026 27 Aug 2026 Sunderland City Council CPV Code 63 * Supporting transport & travel agency services Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£2,310,000 Buyer Local authority Winner Large company Contract 3.9 years Duration 10/09/2026 31/07/2030 Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-06ed21 Provision of Travel Management Services Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
AWARD Goods Direct award Find a Tender Planon CAFM Room occupancy Published 26 Aug 2026 26 Aug 2026 University of Sunderland CPV Code 48 * Software packages & information systems Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£337,679 Buyer Other public body · Education Bids 1 received · won by an SME Contract Not specified Reference: Room Occupancy 0326 Room occupancy solution, integration into the Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) solution from Planon Limited. Award criteria: Price MORE DETAILS
AWARD Framework Services Open competition Find a Tender Learning, Skills and Employability Service Adult Skills Programme Flexible Framework Published 21 Aug 2026 21 Aug 2026 Sunderland City Council CPV Code 80 * Education & training services Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£3,802,500 Buyer Local authority Bids 98 received · won by an SME Contract 2.9 years Duration 27/08/2026 31/07/2029 Reference: OPEN20261311 Provision of Learning, Skills and Employability Service Adult Skills Programme Flexible Framework This framework commenced 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029 Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
TENDER Goods Open competition Find a Tender Office Furniture Supply; 2026 - 2030 Published 20 Aug 2026 20 Aug 2026 Closed 18 Sep 2026 Gentoo Group CPV Code 39 * Furniture, furnishings & cleaning products Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£333,332 Buyer Local authority Contract 2 years Duration 02/11/2026 01/11/2028 Reference: REQ834 Supply and delivery of furniture for new and existing Gentoo establishments. This arrangement will also cover the source and supply of specialist DSE equipment required following workstation assessments. Award criteria: Commercial 70%, Quality 30% MORE DETAILS
AWARD Framework Goods Open competition Find a Tender Sustainable Energy and Resilience Products Framework 2026 Published 17 Aug 2026 17 Aug 2026 Northern Housing Consortium Ltd CPV Code 09 * Petroleum, fuel, electricity & energy Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Buyer Local authority Bids 2 received · won by an SME Contract 4 years Duration 17/09/2026 16/09/2030 Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-0694b2 A product Catalogue framework for members of the Northern Housing Consortium to purchase sustainable energy and resilience products such as batteries and PV solar panels. The intention is for suppliers to specify their products to allow for members to call off contracts to purchase these products and install them. The framework will be available for use by all current and future members of the Northern Housing Consortium. For who can become members of the NHC and access the framework visit https://nhcprocurement.org.uk/who-can-access-our-solutions/. Teckal Companies and any subsidiary companies wholly owned by those members are included. Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
AWARD Services Open competition Find a Tender Energy Consultant 2026-2030 Published 17 Aug 2026 17 Aug 2026 Gentoo Group CPV Code 71 * Architectural, engineering & inspection services Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Buyer Other public body Winner SME Contract 2 years Duration 10/08/2026 09/08/2028 Reference: REQ-803 Procure an energy consultant to act for Gentoo Group Ltd. Gentoo Group is seeking to appoint an Energy Consultant to manage and secure utilities (gas, electricity and water) across our property portfolio. The consultant will provide strategic procurement, contract management, monitoring and advisory services to ensure best value for Gentoo Group and its customers. Gentoo Group Limited has a utility portfolio consisting of an energy and site intensive portfolio of over 89 gas and 376 electricity meters. Gentoo Group Limitedβs supply contracts are due for renewal 30/09/2026. Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
AWARD Goods Restricted / competitive Find a Tender Rolling Stock Fillters Supply Published 14 Aug 2026 14 Aug 2026 THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED CPV Code 34 * Transport equipment Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£840,000 Buyer Utility Winner SME Contract 5 years Duration 04/09/2026 03/09/2031 Reference: UIN1849 Chiltern Railways operates commuter/regional rail passenger services from its central London terminus at London Marylebone along the M40 corridor to destinations in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, as well as long-distance services to the West Midlands along two routes. Services on the Chiltern main line run from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford, with some peak hour services to Kidderminster. Chiltern Railways also runs trains on the London to Aylesbury Line to Aylesbury (with some trains terminating at Aylesbury Vale Parkway instead), on the Princes Risborough to Aylesbury and Oxford to Bicester branch lines. This Procurement also covers East West Railway from Oxford to Bletchley or any other extensions that Chiltern Railways are contracted to operate. Chiltern Railways operates a mixed fleet of rolling stock to fulfil its rail passenger services. The fleet consists of both diesel multiple units (DMUs) and diesel loco hauled Mk5a coach stock. The fleet maintenance plan set out what maintenance tasks are required for the rolling stock and at what maintenance periodicities. The maintenance tasks include changing various fluids and filters to ensure the safe operation and maintain the performance of thefleet. As such Chiltern Railways require one contract to supply these filters to ensure continuity of supply, so that the maintenance tasks are performed at the correct intervals. To protect manufacturer warranties, only the manufacturer's recommended filters can be used which forms the specifications of this ITT. Only the filter makes and part numbers identified in the specifications are to be supplied and no substitutions will be accepted. Bidders must be capable of supplying all products within the basket of goods that make up the Specifications. No bids will be accepted where a Bidder is not able to supply all the product types that make up the specifications. Chiltern Railways will place orders for the products throughout the term of the agreement so that sufficient inventory levels can be maintained at its maintenance sites accordingly. Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
AWARD Goods Limited competition Find a Tender New Years Eve Fireworks 2026 Published 14 Aug 2026 14 Aug 2026 Sunderland City Council CPV Code 24 * Chemical products Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value Β£48,000 Buyer Local authority Winner SME Contract 5 months Duration 17/08/2026 01/01/2027 Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-06e48d Delivery of New Years Eve Fireworks Displays 2026 Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
AWARD Goods Framework or DPS call-off Find a Tender NEPO502 Office Educational and Catering Supplies Lot 6 Published 14 Aug 2026 14 Aug 2026 Sunderland City Council CPV Code 39 * Furniture, furnishings & cleaning products Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Buyer Local authority Winner SME Contract 4 years Duration 01/05/2026 30/04/2030 Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-06e432 To continue to access the recently awarded iteration of the provision of NEPO502 Office Educational & Catering Supplies Framework Agreement. NEPOs re-procured iteration of the longstanding NEPO 502 Framework commenced with effect from the 1st May 2026 for a period of 48 months. This solution has been procured of behalf of NEPO Member Authorities consisting of a multi lot, multi-supplier provision. The solution has been ranked based on the overall Most Advantageous Tender with a Primary Supplier awarded and a Contingency Supplier to ensure sufficient availability in fulfilling requirements β’ Lot 6 - Light Kitchen Equipment Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS
TENDER Services Find a Tender Sunderland Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital Published 14 Aug 2026 14 Aug 2026 NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD CPV Code 85 * Health & social work services Location π¬π§ Sunderland, North East Value No value specified Contract Not specified Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8b4 INTENTION TO AWARD PTS Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital. A vehicle to support discharges at Sunderland Royal Hospital. NENC ICB intends to award a contract to an exisiting provider following a PSR2023 Direct Award Process C. Contract Value Β£462,637 Contract Term: 01/09/2026 - 30/09/2028 Award Criteria Not Specified MORE DETAILS