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Blackpool Central: World Class Leisure Development Opportunity

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 14:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Sep 2025 at 14:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

25 Apr 2025 at 16:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 16:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Apr 2025 at 16:06

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Blackpool Central: World Class Leisure Development Opportunity," a strategically important project aimed at promoting a premier leisure site near the iconic Blackpool Tower and Golden Mile. The contract, awarded under an open, competitive flexible procedure, seeks expert consultancy services to market the site and attract high-quality investor interest. The procurement stage has reached completion, with Newmark HDH Limited being the appointed supplier. The project is situated in Blackpool, Region UKD42, and aligns with the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security" industry category. The contract commenced on 6th October 2025 and will run until 5th October 2026, involving a gross budget of £476,880 for consultancy services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for consultancies within the business services sector, particularly those specialising in marketing and investment consultancy. The focus on a high-profile location presents an excellent platform for consultancies looking to expand their portfolio by leveraging their expertise in strategic site promotion and investor engagement. The open procedure allows a wide range of businesses, particularly SMEs, to participate, provided they meet the criteria of experience and capability. Companies can benefit from the potential for additional or expanded services as the Council identifies further needs, making this an attractive opportunity for dynamic firms aiming for growth in regional development consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blackpool Central: World Class Leisure Development Opportunity

Notice Description

Appointment of suitably qualified and highly experienced global consultants to promote a strategically important leisure development opportunity to investors, that exists right in the heart of the resort, adjacent to the iconic Blackpool Tower and incorporating land on its famous Golden Mile. Redevelopment of the site is key to Blackpool's regeneration and central to our ambition of developing a new, exciting and unique tourist destination with world-class facilities. The site occupies a prime location in Blackpool with an element of the site occupying the famous Golden Mile, within the shadow of Blackpool Tower. It lies on the southern edge of the town centre and enjoys direct connection with the M55 motorway via Central Corridor. The appointed consultancy team will be required to lead on the marketing of the site and supporting the Council in identifying the most appropriate use for the site and securing appropriate high quality investor/developer interests. Full details of the requirement were provided within the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Contracting Authority may also identify future requirements for additional services related to provision of marketing and development consultancy. Additional or extended services are considered within scope of this procurement exercise, without guarantee or obligation on either party and to be agreed between the Contracting Authority and Supplier.

Renewal: Extensions are permissible in an incremental basis, based on continuing requirement for service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072486-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£397,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 1NB
Postcode Area
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
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWMARK HDH LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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