---
title: "Provision of Lead Design Team Services - Redevelopment at the Bloomfield Central Housing Site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab34"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# Provision of Lead Design Team Services - Redevelopment at the Bloomfield Central Housing Site

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab34

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has successfully awarded the contract for the provision of lead design team services for the redevelopment of the Bloomfield Central Housing site. This procurement, aimed at transforming just under 1 hectare into a sustainable residential area with approximately 40 new homes for social and affordable rent, falls under the architectural design services category. Located in Blackpool, UK, this project was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Cassidy & Ashton Group Limited, which is expected to commence services from 12th January 2026, with the contract concluding on 31st August 2026. The award notice was published on 17th December 2025, marking the transition from the tender stage to the award stage.

This tender poses significant opportunities for architectural firms and multidisciplinary design teams, especially those with experience in residential redevelopment and sustainable housing projects. With the open procurement method employed, the tender attracted bids from multiple suppliers, including several small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the competitive nature of the market. Businesses that specialise in architectural consultancy, sustainable design, and have a proven track record in delivering social value would find this type of tender particularly suited to their strengths, opening avenues for growth and partnership with local councils focused on community enhancement and development.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Architectural Consultant to lead a multidisciplinary design team in delivering consultancy services for the design development of Bloomfield Central Housing site (formerly part of the Foxhall Village). This site, covering just under 1 hectare, is strategically located at the junction of Central Drive, Rigby Road, and Johnston Street. The Council's ambition for this site is to realise a high-quality, sustainable, and contextually responsive residential scheme, delivering approximately 40 new homes for social and affordable rent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084059-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | CASSIDY & ASHTON GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 17:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084059-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 08:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063524-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084059-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063524-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d8005491-2ea4-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Full suite of tender documents available at the abovementioned link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cassidyashton.co.uk
- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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