Tender

Provision of Tennis Development Programme for the Blackpool Community

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 11:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint a service provider for a Tennis Development Programme aimed at invigorating tennis participation within the local community, following collaboration with the Lawn Tennis Association. This procurement process, titled "Provision of Tennis Development Programme for the Blackpool Community," falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The tender, tagged with an ID of DN813637, is conducted using an open procurement method and is currently in the tender stage. Businesses have until 18th May 2026 to submit their proposals, following an enquiry period ending on 11th May 2026. The contract delivery is located in Blackpool, specifically in the UKD42 region, and is valued at £25,000, with the gross amount reaching £30,000. The procurement is below threshold with special regime considerations, and the contract period begins on 1st June 2026, potentially extending until 2029.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity to engage the Blackpool community in sports, helping businesses specialising in sports development and coaching to expand their offerings and establish a community presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete, especially those with LTA accreditation and experience in delivering quality coaching services. Innovative service providers with expertise in court maintenance, management, and reporting will find themselves well-positioned for success, with the chance to generate income from coaching sessions under the programme's structure. Successful delivery could lead to contract renewals, further enhancing business growth prospects in the local sports and recreation industry.

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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/038520-2026
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
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
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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