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Consultancy Support - Imperial Mill Masterplan and Feasibility Study

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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01 Dec 2025 at 10:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Blackburn with Darwen, a public authority sub-central government entity, centred around the consultancy support for the Imperial Mill Masterplan and Feasibility Study. The tender was in the services category, specifically targeting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, and was awarded under a limited procurement method due to being a below-threshold contract. The contract, valued at £134,211.61 (excluding VAT), was awarded to Gillespies LLP, with the contract period extending from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement process is currently in the 'Award' stage and the associated services are to be delivered within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the architecture, landscape, and engineering sectors, looking to partake in projects requiring interdisciplinary expertise. Gillespies LLP, as the successful supplier, exemplifies the type of business equipped to handle comprehensive feasibility studies and master planning activities necessary for a project of this magnitude. For similar businesses, engaging in such tenders can increase visibility, enhance their portfolio, and provide substantial growth opportunities through public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Support - Imperial Mill Masterplan and Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified consultant to prepare a Masterplan and Feasibility Study for the Imperial Mill building and surrounding land (the "Services") identified in Appendix 1. The appointed consultancy must integrate expertise across various disciplines including architecture, landscape, and engineering to ensure the full scope of works can be delivered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078386-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,211 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Mozam Parkar
Contact Email
mozam.parkar@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44125458826

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILLESPIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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