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Multi-disciplinary technical support in relation to the Blackpool Silicon Sands Initiative

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, concluded on 28 January 2026, involves Blackpool Council as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "Multi-disciplinary technical support in relation to the Blackpool Silicon Sands Initiative," pertains to the services industry category, specifically hardware consultancy services. The project is located in the UKD4 region, covering areas around Blackpool. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the related contract signed on the same date as its conclusion. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aligning with the YPO consultancy plus framework, reference 1141. This initiative forms part of a public-private partnership aiming to establish an AI-ready, net-zero data centre campus, with Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited being awarded the contract valued at £385,023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy field, particularly those specialising in strategic, technical, commercial, and stakeholder advisory services. Companies that can offer expertise in creating sustainable and innovative data infrastructure solutions will find a fit with the project's objectives. Large-scale organisations with a proven track record in supporting complex public-private partnerships, especially within the clean energy and digital infrastructure sectors, are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future tenders. The procurement's focus on advancing technological capabilities and sustainability agendas could spur growth for businesses engaging in these burgeoning areas.

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Notice Title

Multi-disciplinary technical support in relation to the Blackpool Silicon Sands Initiative

Notice Description

Provision of strategic, technical, commercial, and stakeholder advisory support to accelerate delivery of the Silicon Sands Project - a public-private partnership to establish an AI-ready, net-zero data centre campus and associated clean energy and digital infrastructure cluster.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award via YPO consultancy plus framework reference 1141 - notice reference - 2023/S 000-020592 - To provide strategic, technical, commercial, and stakeholder advisory support to accelerate delivery of the Project - a public-private partnership to establish an AI-ready, net-zero data centre campus and associated clean energy and digital infrastructure cluster.

Procurement Information

Award made via YPO single provider framework - professional services - framework reference - YPO 1141 - 2023/S 000-020592

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06114b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007751-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£385,023 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cath Bagley
Contact Email
cath.bagley@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478789

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
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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