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title: "Multi-disciplinary technical support in relation to the Blackpool Silicon Sands Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06114b"
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# Multi-disciplinary technical support in relation to the Blackpool Silicon Sands Initiative

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06114b

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## Summary

The procurement process, concluded on 28 January 2026, involves Blackpool Council as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "Multi-disciplinary technical support in relation to the Blackpool Silicon Sands Initiative," pertains to the services industry category, specifically hardware consultancy services. The project is located in the UKD4 region, covering areas around Blackpool. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the related contract signed on the same date as its conclusion. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aligning with the YPO consultancy plus framework, reference 1141. This initiative forms part of a public-private partnership aiming to establish an AI-ready, net-zero data centre campus, with Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited being awarded the contract valued at £385,023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy field, particularly those specialising in strategic, technical, commercial, and stakeholder advisory services. Companies that can offer expertise in creating sustainable and innovative data infrastructure solutions will find a fit with the project's objectives. Large-scale organisations with a proven track record in supporting complex public-private partnerships, especially within the clean energy and digital infrastructure sectors, are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future tenders. The procurement's focus on advancing technological capabilities and sustainability agendas could spur growth for businesses engaging in these burgeoning areas.

## Notice

Provision of strategic, technical, commercial, and stakeholder advisory support to accelerate delivery of the Silicon Sands Project - a public-private partnership to establish an AI-ready, net-zero data centre campus and associated clean energy and digital infrastructure cluster.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award via YPO consultancy plus framework reference 1141 - notice reference - 2023/S 000-020592 - To provide strategic, technical, commercial, and stakeholder advisory support to accelerate delivery of the Project - a public-private partnership to establish an AI-ready, net-zero data centre campus and associated clean energy and digital infrastructure cluster.

### Procurement Information

Award made via YPO single provider framework - professional services - framework reference - YPO 1141 - 2023/S 000-020592

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007751-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £385,023 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007751-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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