--- title: "Blackpool Central: World Class Leisure Development Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-10" --- # Blackpool Central: World Class Leisure Development Opportunity Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9c.json) ## Summary Blackpool Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Blackpool Central: World Class Leisure Development Opportunity," a strategically important project aimed at promoting a premier leisure site near the iconic Blackpool Tower and Golden Mile. The contract, awarded under an open, competitive flexible procedure, seeks expert consultancy services to market the site and attract high-quality investor interest. The procurement stage has reached completion, with Newmark HDH Limited being the appointed supplier. The project is situated in Blackpool, Region UKD42, and aligns with the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security" industry category. The contract commenced on 6th October 2025 and will run until 5th October 2026, involving a gross budget of £476,880 for consultancy services. This tender creates significant opportunities for consultancies within the business services sector, particularly those specialising in marketing and investment consultancy. The focus on a high-profile location presents an excellent platform for consultancies looking to expand their portfolio by leveraging their expertise in strategic site promotion and investor engagement. The open procedure allows a wide range of businesses, particularly SMEs, to participate, provided they meet the criteria of experience and capability. Companies can benefit from the potential for additional or expanded services as the Council identifies further needs, making this an attractive opportunity for dynamic firms aiming for growth in regional development consultancy. ## Notice Appointment of suitably qualified and highly experienced global consultants to promote a strategically important leisure development opportunity to investors, that exists right in the heart of the resort, adjacent to the iconic Blackpool Tower and incorporating land on its famous Golden Mile. Redevelopment of the site is key to Blackpool's regeneration and central to our ambition of developing a new, exciting and unique tourist destination with world-class facilities. The site occupies a prime location in Blackpool with an element of the site occupying the famous Golden Mile, within the shadow of Blackpool Tower. It lies on the southern edge of the town centre and enjoys direct connection with the M55 motorway via Central Corridor. The appointed consultancy team will be required to lead on the marketing of the site and supporting the Council in identifying the most appropriate use for the site and securing appropriate high quality investor/developer interests. Full details of the requirement were provided within the tender documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The Contracting Authority may also identify future requirements for additional services related to provision of marketing and development consultancy. Additional or extended services are considered within scope of this procurement exercise, without guarantee or obligation on either party and to be agreed between the Contracting Authority and Supplier. Renewal: Extensions are permissible in an incremental basis, based on continuing requirement for service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072486-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 23 Apr 2025 | | Award date | 16 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £440,000 | | Lots value | £440,000 | | Awards value | £440,000 | | Contracts value | £397,400 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY1 1NB | | 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 | TLD42 Blackpool | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NEWMARK HDH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 10 Nov 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072486-2025 - 19 Sep 2025 at 13:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058149-2025 - 25 Apr 2025 at 15:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017142-2025 - 25 Apr 2025 at 15:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017141-2025 - 4 Apr 2025 at 15:06 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013203-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072486-2025 10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058149-2025 19th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017142-2025 25th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017141-2025 25th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013203-2025 4th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aef68767-e121-f011-8136-005056b64545 - https://www.blackpool.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nmrk.com/offices/london-retail - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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