Planning

Customer Care (Security Services) at Blackpool Council's Municipal Buildings

BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 06:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Blackpool Borough Council, aiming to secure Customer Care (Security Services) for its Municipal Buildings, specifically for JobCentre Plus. This procurement falls under the "Customer-care services" industry category, with an open procedure as the chosen method. The process is currently in the planning stage, announced on 14th May 2026, with a tender submission deadline set for 29th June 2026. Located in Blackpool, UKD42 region, the procurement has a significant budget, valued at £1,200,000, including VAT. Interested parties should note the project is intended to begin on 10th October 2026 and may extend until 9th October 2028, with potential for renewal dependent on contract review and budget availability.

This tender presents ample opportunities for security service providers looking to expand into public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in customer care and security services will find this opportunity highly suitable, especially those capable of handling projects with significant financial scope and requirements for long-term engagement. The open procurement method allows for a diverse range of companies to submit their bids, encouraging competition. With a substantial contract value and a prominent buyer like Blackpool Borough Council, securing this contract can substantially boost a company's profile and market positioning within the public sector."

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Notice Title

Customer Care (Security Services) at Blackpool Council's Municipal Buildings

Notice Description

Customer Care (Security Services) at Blackpool Council's Municipal Buildings for JobCentre Plus

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: subject to contract review and budget availability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06984b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044177-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342320 - Customer-care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
29 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2026 - 9 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL BOROUGH 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
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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