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title: "People's Plan (South Shore)"
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# People's Plan (South Shore)

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-997c3642-b965-4ea4-97a1-445708db9cd7

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has recently completed a procurement process to implement a community engagement programme in South Shore, with the goal of developing a People's Plan to inform a revised Masterplan for the area. The procurement, categorised under "Research and development services and related consultancy services," was awarded to Empowerment Charity Lancashire. This award, valued at £38,000, will cover the period from 13th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The completion followed a tender process that ended on 11th January 2025, and the award notice was published on 10th February 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in community engagement and development, particularly those with capabilities in research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to bid for such tenders, given the project's requirement for localised engagement and collaboration with stakeholders. Businesses expanding their operations in the North West of the UK could find this an excellent opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence in the region.

## Notice

To implement a community engagement programme in South Shore to seek the views of local people on how to improve their local area. The views obtained will contribute and form the basis of a People's Plan which will inform a revised Masterplan for the area. The service provider will collate the results of the community engagement and develop the People's Plan in collaboration with relevant stakeholders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95396662-8931-402a-9eb6-bb06e57bb585 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 1NA |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPOWERMENT CHARITY LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95396662-8931-402a-9eb6-bb06e57bb585

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95396662-8931-402a-9eb6-bb06e57bb585
  10th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

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