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UK GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

Public-sector buyer · United Kingdom

University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland is a UK public-sector contracting authority. This profile aggregates its public-record procurement — top suppliers, categories, recent awards, open tenders and expiring contracts.

Data period: 2023-07-31 to 2026-07-31Updated 2026-07-31

£44.2M

Total spend

38

Contract awards

28

Unique suppliers

£1.6M

Avg contract

According to ENKII, University of Sunderland has awarded 38 contracts worth £44.2M to 28 suppliers between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, at an average contract value of £1.6M, with the top five suppliers holding 80% of contract value.

Top suppliers

Top suppliers to University of Sunderland

Top-five suppliers hold 80% of contract value — a concentrated market.

SupplierAwardsTotal value
Maris Interiors LLP2£13.2M
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust2£6.3M
ANS Group Limited1£6.3M
ANS Group1£6.3M
CNA Insurance Company Limited1£3.5M
Phoenix Software Limited1£1.4M
Gemini Mechanical Services Ltd1£981K
CF Psychology Group3£840K
Khipu Networks Limited1£730K
Zengenti Limited2£714K
Nurture Landscapes Limited1£650K
VERIFILE LIMITED1£600K
PLANON LTD1£546K
HLA Services Ltd3£420K
ACADEMIA LIMITED1£399K
Zengenti Ltd1£357K
CJP Broadcast Services Solutions Ltd1£332K
Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd1£200K
L&L Braines1£176K
NST TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED T/A StudyLink Tours1£160K

Procurement categories

What University of Sunderland buys

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.

Other building completion work

45450000
2 awards£13.2M

Data-processing services

72310000
2 awards£12.5M

Miscellaneous health services

85140000
2 awards£6.3M

Insurance services

66510000
1 award£3.5M

Networking software package

48210000
1 award£1.4M

Plumbing and sanitary works

45330000
1 award£981K

Medical practice and related services

85120000
3 awards£840K

Network equipment

32420000
1 award£730K

Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77310000
1 award£650K

Accounting and auditing services

79210000
1 award£600K

Facilities management software package and software package suite

48420000
1 award£546K

Repair and maintenance services of machinery

50530000
3 awards£420K

Communication software package

48510000
1 award£399K

Specialised chemical products

24950000
1 award£357K

Programming services of packaged software products

72210000
1 award£357K

Internet and intranet software package

48220000
1 award£357K

Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

50340000
1 award£332K

Presents and rewards

18530000
1 award£200K

Other services

98390000
1 award£176K

Travel agency and similar services

63510000
1 award£160K

Recent contracts

Latest University of Sunderland contracts awarded

The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.

Provision of Installation and Commission of Solar PV for the University of Sunderland

Advanced Renewable Power · 2026-05-13

Fire Alarm Panel, Detectors and Sounders Replacement

Protec Fire Detection Public Limited Company · 2026-05-11

Reg Vardy Air Handling Unit

Gemini Mechanical Services Ltd · 2026-04-23

£981K

Experience Management Software Award

ACADEMIA LIMITED · 2026-04-02

£399K

Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland

Ede & Ravenscroft · 2026-03-23

Provision of Building Management System (BMS) Maintenance Services, comprising Planned Preventative Maintenance Services (PPM), Reactive Maintenance Services (REM) and Energy Reduction

Schneider Electric Limited · 2026-03-23

Edinburgh Lift Modernisation

Jackson Lift Services · 2026-03-11

Edinburgh Lift Modernisation

Jackson Lift Services · 2026-02-05

Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland

Ede & Ravenscroft · 2026-01-19

Provision of Building Management System (BMS) Maintenance Services, comprising Planned Preventative Maintenance Services (PPM), Reactive Maintenance Services (REM) and Energy Reduction

Schneider Electric Limited · 2025-11-27

Broadcast Equipment Service and Maintenance

CJP Broadcast Services Solutions Ltd · 2025-09-25

£332K

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 · 2025-09-17

£5.5M

Microsoft Software licensing

Phoenix Software Limited · 2025-09-12

£1.4M

Supply of Printed Books

A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books · 2025-09-12

£332K

Supply of E-Books

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. · 2025-09-11

£2.6M

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Open University of Sunderland tenders

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Prospect Building Refurbishment

Refurbishment of Precinct Halls of Residence Phase 2

External Audit Services

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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.

Provision of Installation and Commission of Solar PV for the University of Sunderland

Expires: 2026-07-31

Edinburgh Lift Modernisation

Expires: 2026-07-31

Fire Alarm Panel, Detectors and Sounders Replacement

Expires: 2026-08-30

DBS and Criminal Record checks Facility via CPC

Expires: 2027-03-04

£600K

Office 365 Backup Software via Academia

Expires: 2027-04-30

£163K

Market analysis

Bidding into University of Sunderland — what to expect

Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.

80%

Top-5 supplier share

26d

Avg response window

29d

Median response window

32mo

Avg contract duration

Frequently asked

Common questions about selling to University of Sunderland

How much does University of Sunderland spend on procurement?

University of Sunderland awarded 38 contracts totalling £44.2M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 28 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.6M.

Who are University of Sunderland's top suppliers?

The largest suppliers to University of Sunderland by total award value are Maris Interiors LLP, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, ANS Group Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 80% of contract value.

What does University of Sunderland buy from suppliers?

University of Sunderland's procurement is concentrated in other building completion work, data-processing services, miscellaneous health services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.

How can my business bid for University of Sunderland contracts?

University of Sunderland publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.

What's the typical response window for University of Sunderland tenders?

University of Sunderland typically gives suppliers a median of 29 days to respond (average 26 days). Standard contract duration is around 32 months.

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Sources & methodology

How this profile is compiled

Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31

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

  • · Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk)
  • · Contracts Finder
  • · Spend Network
Full methodology — calculations, refresh cadence & caveats

Source records remain subject to Open Government Licence v3.0 attribution. ENKII doesn't warrant accuracy beyond the source portals' own publication.

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