Planning support for regeneration project

BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Blackpool Borough Council, involved a tender for "Planning support for regeneration project" in the services industry category. The project is located in the UKD42 region, encompassing Blackpool. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded on 10th June 2026, and extends until 31st August 2027. The procurement process employed a limited competition method, being below the threshold, and has reached the award stage. This process was part of a major regeneration project requiring dedicated planning support to handle a specific application, showcasing the council's initiative in urban development.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in planning and consultancy, particularly SMEs like ABL Planning, the awarded supplier, who can offer specialist services for urban regeneration projects. Companies with expertise in providing professional, business, and specialist organisation services will find this procurement an advantageous growth prospect, offering a chance to engage significantly with public sector developments and enhance their footprint in regional urban planning projects.

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Notice Title

Planning support for regeneration project

Notice Description

Dedicated planning support to deal with a specific planning application for a major regeneration project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b214
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054846-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

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
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL BOROUGH 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

ABL PLANNING

Further Information

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