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Provision of Tennis Development Programme for the Blackpool Community

Blackpool Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Jun 2026 at 16:31

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 12:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council sought to engage the community in tennis through the "Provision of Tennis Development Programme for the Blackpool Community" project. The procurement, categorised under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, aimed to rejuvenate public tennis courts in Blackpool. The initial tender, identified as DN813637, utilised an open procurement method suitable for below threshold, open competition. While the procurement was initiated on 28 April 2026 with a submission deadline on 18 May 2026, the tender process eventually concluded without bids, ultimately leading to termination on 3 June 2026.

This tender presented a notable business opportunity for service providers specialising in sports development and community engagement. Specifically, it was suited for entities capable of delivering engaging recreational programmes and willing to handle operations under a concession model. The project included the potential for revenue generation through coaching services and licensing fees. With the opportunity to extend service provision through potential contract renewals for up to two additional years, this offered a growth avenue for SMEs and VCSEs familiar with sports coaching and community programme delivery, aligning with Blackpool Council’s community development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tennis Development Programme for the Blackpool Community

Notice Description

Blackpool Council has worked with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to rejuvenate a number of 'poor' and 'unplayable' public tennis courts at four park sites, for the benefit of the local community. Working in partnership with Local Authorities, the LTA's Parks Investment initiative aims to engage 1m more players in tennis in Britain, supporting health and wellbeing outcomes for local communities such as Blackpool. The Council is looking to appoint a Service Provider, to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage and participate in tennis within Blackpool's communities. The Service Provider will pay an annual occupier's licence fee. All income from coaching will belong to the Service Provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x up to 12 months subject to successful delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ca3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052489-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackpool Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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