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Marketing Services for Blackpool Unlimited

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Marketing Services for Blackpool Unlimited." This project falls under the services category and is aimed at providing marketing support, including promoting business hubs and revamping the Blackpool Unlimited website. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown." The contract was awarded to Happy Creative Limited, a Burnley-based SME, on 8 April 2026, with a duration of 12 months and a maximum value of £30k. The services will be implemented primarily across various regions of the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for growth in the marketing services sector. Businesses specialising in marketing strategy, digital promotion, and website development would have been well-suited to compete for this type of work. SMEs with a focus on assisting local councils or organisations in enhancing their online presence and promoting community business initiatives could benefit significantly from such procurements. By participating in similar tenders, companies can increase their market presence and establish relationships with government entities for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing Services for Blackpool Unlimited

Notice Description

12-month contract to provide marketing support for Blackpool Council, including promotion of our two business hubs and revamping our business website, Blackpool Unlimited. They will be paid on a monthly basis, and the contract value is maximum PS30k.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051468-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HAPPY CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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