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New VisitBlackpool Website

BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 09:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by Blackpool Borough Council for the creation of a new VisitBlackpool website. The process falls under the services category, specifically IT services including consulting, software development, and internet support, as identified by the CPV code 72000000. The procurement follows a below threshold method, with details unknown. The project aims to design, develop, support, and evolve a comprehensive destination website. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being activated as of 3 July 2026. The contract period extends until 3 July 2029, with options for renewal. The counsel for this project is Granite Digital (UK) Limited, located in London, and the project will be implemented in the Blackpool region, UKD42.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in content management systems, end-to-end e-commerce solutions, and integration with destination management systems or alternative APIs. Companies specialising in flexible, agile UX/UI design that adapt to the changing needs of a complex, seasonal destination are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the council is looking for a partner that can provide comprehensive digital solutions, businesses with these capabilities could facilitate substantial business growth in the digital services sector. Additionally, due to the project's potential for extension, involvement in this procurement could lead to long-term collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New VisitBlackpool Website

Notice Description

We approached five businesses with a proposal for a new website, and received back five submissions. The project is to design, develop, support and evolve the VisitBlackpool destination website. We are looking for a partner with strong experience in content management systems (CMS), end to end e commerce solutions, integration with destination management systems (DMS) or alternative API's, and the delivery of a flexible, agile UX/UI that can evolve with the needs of a complex, seasonal destination.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c716
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064525-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 2029 3-4 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 BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

GRANITE DIGITAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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