Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of Sunderland
Top-five suppliers hold 96% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What University of Sunderland buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
4850724571227960309085Recent contracts
Latest University of Sunderland contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Microsoft Software licensing
Phoenix Software Limited · 2025-08-30
Broadcast Equipment Service and Maintenance
CJP Broadcast Services Solutions Ltd · 2025-07-30
Direct Award for Tribal HEFS - APUC Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services: Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems ITS1050 AP
Tribal Education Limited · 2025-07-30
Supply of Printed Books
A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books · 2025-06-29
Palo Alto Firewall Maintenance - AWARD
Khipu Networks Limited · 2025-06-29
Supply of E-Books
EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. · 2025-06-29
Boiler, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Maintenance Services
HLA Services Ltd · 2025-06-12
£140K
CISCO Network Equipment Maintenance - AWARD
LogicalisUK Limited · 2025-05-29
Computer Aided Facilities Management solution (PlanOn) - AWARD
PLANON LTD · 2025-05-21
Debt Recovery Services
STA International Limited · 2025-02-21
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Open opportunities
Open University of Sunderland tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Design, manufacture and installation of signage for the University of Sunderland
Deadline: 2026-09-07
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, University of Sunderland typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Security
Expires: 2026-09-30
Desktops and Laptops
Expires: 2026-10-31
DBS and Criminal Record checks Facility via CPC
Expires: 2027-03-04
Virtual Learning Environment
Expires: 2027-03-31
Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
Waste Collection and Disposal Services for the University of Sunderland - AWARD
Expires: 2027-04-28
£1.0M
Office 365 Backup Software via Academia
Expires: 2027-04-30
Sole provider for networking equipment
Expires: 2027-06-30
Library Management System (LMS)
Expires: 2027-07-31
Market analysis
Bidding into University of Sunderland — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
21%
Awards to SMEs
96%
Top-5 supplier share
26%
Framework call-offs
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Awards to social enterprises
Around 21% of University of Sunderland’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises. Around 26%of awards are call-offs from framework agreements — getting onto the right framework matters as much as the bid itself here.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of Sunderland
How much does University of Sunderland spend on procurement?
University of Sunderland awarded 28 contracts totalling £27.8M between 2023-09-15 and 2026-09-15, working with 27 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £2.8M.
Who are University of Sunderland's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of Sunderland by total award value are Maris Interiors LLP, ANS Group, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. The top five suppliers together hold 96% of contract value.
What does University of Sunderland buy from suppliers?
University of Sunderland's procurement is concentrated in software package and information systems, repair and maintenance services, it services: consulting, software development, internet and support, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of Sunderland contracts?
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-09-15
This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.
Source portals
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