Award

The Provision of Parade Inspections

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council's Highways Department has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of Parade Inspections." This tender, classified under CPV code 71600000 (Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services), involves visual safety inspections of the Sea wall, Parade Area, beach access points, Cliff paths, and related assets within Blackpool, United Kingdom. Following the completion of an open procedure, Water Saving Techniques has been awarded the contract, valued at £160,000, which will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027 with options to extend for two additional one-year terms. The contract was officially awarded on 25th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, as evidenced by the inclusive procurement requirements. The successful contractor will need to demonstrate proficiency in safety inspections, job ticket management, and report generation, further providing court testimonies if required. Companies that offer economically advantageous and comprehensive safety inspection services can leverage this contract to establish a strong presence in public sector projects and expand their business portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Parade Inspections

Notice Description

Blackpool Council's (The Authority) Highways Department wish to appoint a Service Provider to: * undertake visual safety inspections of the Sea wall, Parade Area, beach access points, Cliff paths and all assets within the defined area. * identify, issue job tickets and then monitor completion of the work in accordance with the guidelines. * As required, provide detailed reports to Blackpool Council's Engineer for Coastal Defence to defend against injury claims, which will most likely require appearing in court as an expert witness. Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract will operate between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for 1 year plus a further 1 year. Please visit the Proactis portal (link below) for the full suite of tender documents and to submit any questions about this opportunity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbe3ac00-b00d-45b2-ac8d-2215234d45e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53dcad0f-2d77-46fa-a275-f0482028279f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER SAVING TECHNIQUES

Further Information

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