Published date: 17 December 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 26 October 2023, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£720,000

Procurement reference

Special Educational Needs, Disability Advice Service

Published date

17 December 2025

Closing date

26 October 2023

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 October 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

To provide a free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support. This must cover
initial concerns or identification of potential SEN or disabilities, through to ongoing support
and provision, which may include an Education Health and Care plan (EHC Plan). The service
will ensure children, young people and parents/carers are provided with information and
advice on matters relating to SEN and disability.

Award information

Awarded date

26 March 2024

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 October 2030

Total value of contract

£720,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Sunderland Carers Centre

Address

Thompson Road Sunderland SR5 1SF

Reference

Charity Commission reference: 1118502

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

Additional details

A negotiated procedure without prior publication (direct award) was followed in
accordance with regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as there was
no suitable tenders submitted in response to an open procedure issued under Find a Tender
reference 2023/S 000-029040 . The services are essential requirements of the Council and
are needed to support adults and young people.
The incumbent provider Sunderland Carers Centre has been awarded the contract as there
was no interest from the market and no compliant tender submissions. Sunderland Carers
Centre have been delivering the services for a number of years and hold the required skills,
experience and knowledge to deliver this Contract.

About the buyer

Address

City Hall
SUNDERLAND
SR1 3AD
England

Email

michelle.soppitt@sunderland.gov.uk