Tender

Provision of a Tourism Economy Update and Visitor Accommodation Update and Future Needs Assessment for Blackpool

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is procuring services for a project titled "Provision of a Tourism Economy Update and Visitor Accommodation Update and Future Needs Assessment for Blackpool". This tender falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, administrative services related to tourism affairs, and business services. The procurement process is in the "Tender" stage with submissions due by 9th January 2026. The contract commences in February 2026 and is expected to run until October 2026, with an option for a 1-year extension. The project is intended to inform Blackpool's Local Plan with substantive data to guide policy and strategy decisions. The procurement method is open competition, targeting contracts below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, research, and development, particularly those with experience in tourism and accommodation sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the project focusing on delivering robust evidence for strategic planning in tourism. Businesses with multi-disciplinary teams capable of quality research and policy development will be well-suited to compete, especially if they can demonstrate the delivery of quality outputs, social value, and competitive pricing as per the award criteria. This is an opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the public sector, specifically in the tourism and local government sectors, in the North West of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Tourism Economy Update and Visitor Accommodation Update and Future Needs Assessment for Blackpool

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to commission the above opportunity and is inviting you to submit an offer for this. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced multi-disciplinary consultancy team to update Blackpool's tourism economy baseline and growth forecasts; and to produce a visitor accommodation study update including assessment of future market needs and recommend policy measures to respond to the findings of the study. This study must produce robust evidence to inform strategy, policy and proposals in the new Blackpool Local Plan and this evidence must be capable of withstanding scrutiny and challenge at Examination. The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint a Supplier who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most advantageous Quote. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from February 2026 to October 2026, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 1 year (subject to contract review and budget availability).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Any additional work identified to support delivery of the additional commission, or to enhance delivery of the original commission.

Renewal: 1 year extension available to facilitate completion of the commission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f225
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081200-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jenna Douthwaite
Contact Email
ftsprocurementnotices@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447752

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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