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title: "Retail, Commercial Leisure and Hotel Capacity Study"
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# Retail, Commercial Leisure and Hotel Capacity Study

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da2e4566-dc3e-4c75-a816-ada0ce5a1472

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Blackpool Council seeking qualified planning consultants to undertake a comprehensive study focused on retail, commercial leisure, and hotel capacity in Blackpool. The study aims to assess current provisions and future needs, advising on introducing local retail thresholds for impact assessments. The procurement method adopted is labelled as 'Other', and the tender was awarded on 5th September 2017. The contract runs from 6th September 2017 to 30th November 2017, with a total value of £30,000. The study's location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, within the services sector, specifically classified under research consultancy services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, market research, and consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in retail and leisure analysis or those providing strategic advice to local councils would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in such consultancy contracts can facilitate growth within these sectors, as local authorities increasingly invest in studies that inform community planning and economic development.

## Notice

Blackpool Council has invited and evaluated quotations from suitably qualified and experienced planning consultants to: (i) undertake a retail capacity study for Blackpool to establish current provision and future needs; (ii) to advise on introducing a local retail threshold for retail impact assessment and if appropriate the level of such a threshold; (iii) to undertake a commercial leisure facilities (Use Class D2) assessment for Blackpool to establish current provision and future needs; and (iv) to undertake a hotel needs assessment to establish the hotel capacity and need for 3, 4, and 5 star hotels in Blackpool. Additional information: Blackpool Council has invited and evaluated quotations from suitably qualified and experienced planning consultants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a2d443-f45e-42f0-ae7c-b4a35d886a67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | WYG ENVIRONMENT, PLANNING & TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2017 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a2d443-f45e-42f0-ae7c-b4a35d886a67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a2d443-f45e-42f0-ae7c-b4a35d886a67
  21st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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