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ARC GIS Consultancy Support

BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 12:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "ARC GIS Consultancy Support" with the contract awarded on 20th May 2026. This process involved migrating the Council's GIS data to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and new planning systems, showcasing the Council’s commitment to improving digital platforms that support its service areas. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, classified as "Below threshold." The main procurement category is services, and the contract value is set at £60,000 gross. The contract, labelled with ID 046387-2026, is expected to run until 30th April 2027, with potential extensions up to April 2028 to accommodate additional support needs.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in systems consultancy services within the geographic information systems space. Businesses with expertise in GIS data migration and digital platform enhancements, like the large-scale University of Southampton, who was awarded the contract, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement mainly serves the North West of England, specifically the Blackpool area, providing a chance for companies familiar with local governmental needs to expand their footprint. The possibility for contract renewal and additional optional services further expands the scope for ongoing business engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARC GIS Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Blackpool Council are currently migrating their GIS data from legacy GIS and planning software to the ArcGIS Pro (desktop GIS), ArcGIS Online (web GIS) and new planning (Idox Cloud) systems. These digital platforms are playing an increasingly important role in supporting service areas throughout the Council as well as informing the general public. Consultancy support has been sought to accommodate the process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046387-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 30 Apr 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 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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