--- title: "Provision of PR and Communications Support for Meet Blackpool" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31acc7bb-0d1e-431e-9af4-0e2173e83e16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31acc7bb-0d1e-431e-9af4-0e2173e83e16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31acc7bb-0d1e-431e-9af4-0e2173e83e16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31acc7bb-0d1e-431e-9af4-0e2173e83e16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-17" --- # Provision of PR and Communications Support for Meet Blackpool Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31acc7bb-0d1e-431e-9af4-0e2173e83e16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31acc7bb-0d1e-431e-9af4-0e2173e83e16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31acc7bb-0d1e-431e-9af4-0e2173e83e16.json) ## Summary Blackpool Council has awarded a contract for the provision of PR and Communications Support for Meet Blackpool, seeking to enhance public relations and raise awareness of Blackpool as a premier destination. The successful supplier, Rooster, will deliver press and communications services, including press release creation, press plans development, and collaboration with resort partners for newsworthy content generation. This contract, valued at £39,996, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering services classified under public relations (CPV code 79416000). The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, culminating with the contract award on 3rd March 2025. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for PR and communications agencies or individuals skilled in promoting tourism and destinations. Firms with experience in creating impactful press content and engaging in strategic communications will find this contract fitting. Moreover, the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is particularly encouraged, promising broad participation and fostering local business development. The contract's focus on diverse delivery locations worldwide, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man, ensures extensive outreach, making it ideal for businesses aiming to expand their market presence. ## Notice **************PLEASE NOTE - ONLY MESSAGES THROUGH PROACTIS/THE CHEST WILL BE RESPONDED TO********* Meet Blackpool seeks to appoint a PR and Communications agency or individual to support its public relations efforts and raise awareness of Blackpool as a premier destination. The supplier will be responsible for delivering press and communications services, including creating and distributing press releases, developing press plans, and collaborating with resort partners to generate newsworthy content. This contract will run for a period of 1 year. Link to the advert https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b8576545-1bd7-ef11-8133-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36525d8b-7b7e-4d21-a5d4-b15045d90ee9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £39,996 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY1 3AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Talbot | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ROOSTER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36525d8b-7b7e-4d21-a5d4-b15045d90ee9 - 22 Jan 2025 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ea1a23-37a3-4095-9131-c0d5d16c3e6a - 22 Jan 2025 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e749f847-0303-445d-b33f-49698966d1cb - 20 Jan 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08002d26-2943-4735-940e-6f3945400a64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36525d8b-7b7e-4d21-a5d4-b15045d90ee9 17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ea1a23-37a3-4095-9131-c0d5d16c3e6a 22nd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e749f847-0303-445d-b33f-49698966d1cb 22nd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08002d26-2943-4735-940e-6f3945400a64 20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b8576545-1bd7-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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