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Civic Attendant Service

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 16:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has facilitated the Civic Attendant Service procurement process, focusing on chauffeuring and civic duties at Mayoral events. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Blackpool, UK. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract awarded to Thomson Executive. The procurement method was an informal tender exercise for a contract valued up to £50,000. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services to enter the local government sector in Blackpool. Large enterprises in the transportation industry, particularly those offering chauffeuring and event-related services, are well-suited to compete in similar contracts. Engaging in such procurement processes can aid business expansion by forging connections with local councils and providing specialized services to government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Civic Attendant Service

Notice Description

Civic Attendant Service, including chauffeuring and civic duties at Mayoral events. Value up to PS50k. Informal tender exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042168-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON EXECUTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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