Tender

Leisure Member Bespoke Customer Journey Communication System

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a "Leisure Member Bespoke Customer Journey Communication System." The project aims to create a partnership with a company to develop and implement a bespoke communication system that will leverage data to enhance member engagement and increase revenue. The open procedure procurement is classified under software supply services and is taking place in the UKD42 region. The estimated gross value of the contract is £235,200, with submissions due electronically by 19th February 2026. Interested parties should note that enquiries must be made by 12th February 2026. The contract is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028, with options for renewal.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for tech companies specialising in software development and data integration services. The successful bidder will work closely with Active Blackpool to tailor a system that meets specific user needs, offering a chance to showcase expertise in developing customer-centric communication solutions. Firms, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, offering innovative software solutions with API integration capabilities would be well-suited to this tender, as the project emphasizes quality, price, and social value. Additionally, there is potential for growth through contract renewals and options for expanding communication strategies and system capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leisure Member Bespoke Customer Journey Communication System

Notice Description

Active Blackpool are seeking a partnership with an external company to work with the service to create and deliver bespoke customer journey communication to drive participation in physical activity and increase commercial revenue. The successful bidder will be required to gain a full understanding of Active Blackpool's service and objectives and how the bespoke customer journey will form an important part achieving these aims. The aim of implementation would be to utilise existing available datasets to identify individual member usage and preferences and use API's to channel this data into centralised system. This system would then be used to create automated processes to ensure appropriate communications are sent out to individual members.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potentially: Addition of a new customer journey during the course of the contract term Addition of new touch point communication within an existing customer journey Amendments to content of an existing customer touch point communication Addition of API integration with a new leisure software provider

Renewal: There is the option to extend the term incrementally for a further 12 + 12 months subject to satisfactory contract review and budget availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06093c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004523-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£235,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£235,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
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

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