Award

Provision of Lead Design Team Services - Redevelopment at the Bloomfield Central Housing Site

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 17:22

Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has successfully awarded the contract for the provision of lead design team services for the redevelopment of the Bloomfield Central Housing site. This procurement, aimed at transforming just under 1 hectare into a sustainable residential area with approximately 40 new homes for social and affordable rent, falls under the architectural design services category. Located in Blackpool, UK, this project was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Cassidy & Ashton Group Limited, which is expected to commence services from 12th January 2026, with the contract concluding on 31st August 2026. The award notice was published on 17th December 2025, marking the transition from the tender stage to the award stage.

This tender poses significant opportunities for architectural firms and multidisciplinary design teams, especially those with experience in residential redevelopment and sustainable housing projects. With the open procurement method employed, the tender attracted bids from multiple suppliers, including several small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the competitive nature of the market. Businesses that specialise in architectural consultancy, sustainable design, and have a proven track record in delivering social value would find this type of tender particularly suited to their strengths, opening avenues for growth and partnership with local councils focused on community enhancement and development.

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Notice Title

Provision of Lead Design Team Services - Redevelopment at the Bloomfield Central Housing Site

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Architectural Consultant to lead a multidisciplinary design team in delivering consultancy services for the design development of Bloomfield Central Housing site (formerly part of the Foxhall Village). This site, covering just under 1 hectare, is strategically located at the junction of Central Drive, Rigby Road, and Johnston Street. The Council's ambition for this site is to realise a high-quality, sustainable, and contextually responsive residential scheme, delivering approximately 40 new homes for social and affordable rent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084059-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ftsprocurementnotices@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
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
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASSIDY & ASHTON GROUP

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