Active Blackpool - Leisure Marketing Services, Support, Website hosting & Printing

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Leisure Marketing Services, Support, Website Hosting and Printing under the title "Active Blackpool." The procurement, classified under the CPV code 79000000, was sought for services related to business, marketing, consulting, and printing. The contract, valued at £350,000, was awarded using the open procedure method and is comprised within the services industry category. Based in the region of UKD42, the contract was signed on 29th April 2025, following an award process that began on 24th March 2025, heralding the completion of the contract stage. Blackpool Council, acting as the contracting authority, aimed to enhance the service delivery and community engagement of its leisure centres through this initiative.

This tender opens several channels for business growth, particularly for SMEs skilled in marketing, design, print, and digital marketing services. Companies like Cornerstone Design & Marketing Ltd, which successfully bid for the contract, exhibit the potential benefits when engaging with public tenders. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, socially valuable, and economically viable solutions are well-placed to compete, particularly those with a track record in the leisure sector. The open procedure enables transparent and competitive bidding, providing equal opportunity to the fourteen entities that competed, reflecting a robust interest from the regional business community. The contract promises lucrative opportunities for expansion and enhanced visibility for businesses that align with the goals of local authorities and community-focused initiatives.

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Active Blackpool - Leisure Marketing Services, Support, Website hosting & Printing

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

29th April 2025 14:28:17 PM
Contract Summary

Provision of Leisure Marketing Services, Support, Website Hosting & Printing
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04e421

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79000000

CPV Division(s)

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

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Mrs Sarah Gordon

Buyer Email

sarah.gordon@blackpool.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1253478373

Buyer Address

PO Box 4

Blackpool

FY1 1NA

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

CORNERSTONE DESIGN & MARKETING LTD

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Leisure Marketing Services, Support, Website hosting & Printing

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

19th February 2025 14:58:32 PM

Tender Deadline

24th March 2025 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

Active Blackpool are seeking to appoint an external branding and marketing company to work with the service to deliver marketing activities to ensure the successful marketing of their full portfolio of services, supporting their key priorities. The aim is to promote the work of Active Blackpool by engaging a range of audiences and contributing to its community engagement and commercial aspirations. The successful bidder will be required to develop a full understanding of the service and its links with wider council departments and work with Active Blackpool’s Leisure Management team to agree key focuses and create an annual marketing plan suitable to Active Blackpool’s objectives, and suitable to their annual marketing budget. Separate and in addition to the Agency services fee, the service has a budget of £25k per year for Marketing spend including advertising and printing.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04e421

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79000000

CPV Division(s)

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

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Mrs Sarah Gordon

Buyer Email

sarah.gordon@blackpool.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1253478373

Buyer Address

PO Box 4

Blackpool

FY1 1NA

United Kingdom

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Active Blackpool - Leisure Marketing Services, Support, Website hosting & Printing

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Leisure Marketing Services, Support, Website hosting & Printing

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