Tender

Phase 1 - Business Plan and Market Assessment for Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2018 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking to engage a contractor for a tender titled "Phase 1 - Business Plan and Market Assessment for Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone," aimed at establishing a strategic direction for the recently reacquired airport. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market and economic research, general management consultancy, and transport systems consultancy. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to close on 6th February 2018. The contract will commence on 19th February 2018 and run until 31st May 2018, with a total estimated value of £85,000. The delivery address for this contract is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those in market research, management consulting, and infrastructure advisory roles. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender due to its specifications, providing a chance to contribute to the strategic development of Blackpool Airport while enhancing their own service portfolios and clientele in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 1 - Business Plan and Market Assessment for Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone

Notice Description

Now that Blackpool Council has reacquired Blackpool Airport to secure its long term future as part of the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, there is an urgent need to establish and agree a strategy and business plan for its future operation and development, both in terms of giving clarity in respect of the strategic options available, the priorities for investment to maximise its future potential in line with a realistic assessment of market demand, and to enable the Council to be able to prioritise short and medium terms actions in respect of potential acquisitions, infrastructure and equipment investment and responding to/accommodating the interests for new activity and investment in the airport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8375e6b-1457-47ff-bd40-442751c417cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdf57f9-e9f6-4fd5-8e85-9ff4e242683f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2018 - 31 May 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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