---
title: "Consultancy Support - Imperial Mill Masterplan and Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ebbb"
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published: "2025-12-01"
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# Consultancy Support - Imperial Mill Masterplan and Feasibility Study

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebbb

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Blackburn with Darwen, a public authority sub-central government entity, centred around the consultancy support for the Imperial Mill Masterplan and Feasibility Study. The tender was in the services category, specifically targeting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, and was awarded under a limited procurement method due to being a below-threshold contract. The contract, valued at £134,211.61 (excluding VAT), was awarded to Gillespies LLP, with the contract period extending from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement process is currently in the 'Award' stage and the associated services are to be delivered within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the architecture, landscape, and engineering sectors, looking to partake in projects requiring interdisciplinary expertise. Gillespies LLP, as the successful supplier, exemplifies the type of business equipped to handle comprehensive feasibility studies and master planning activities necessary for a project of this magnitude. For similar businesses, engaging in such tenders can increase visibility, enhance their portfolio, and provide substantial growth opportunities through public sector collaborations.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified consultant to prepare a Masterplan and Feasibility Study for the Imperial Mill building and surrounding land (the "Services") identified in Appendix 1. The appointed consultancy must integrate expertise across various disciplines including architecture, landscape, and engineering to ensure the full scope of works can be delivered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078386-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £134,211 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILLESPIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078386-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078386-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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