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title: "Darwen Town Deal Landscape & Highway Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065873"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Darwen Town Deal Landscape & Highway Design

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065873

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for the "Darwen Town Deal Landscape & Highway Design," which falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. This procurement aimed at enhancing public realm, road safety, and active travel in Darwen town centre involves a limited competition method due to its below-threshold status. The tender, tagged as ID DN785373, reached the award stage with Gillespies LLP as the designated supplier, commencing from 1 October 2025 and set to conclude on 31 March 2026. All activities pertaining to this partnership will be carried out primarily within the UKD41 region, embracing a proactive approach to urban development and safety improvements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with capabilities in landscape and highway design. Gillespies LLP's involvement highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public sector projects, fostering growth through strategic partnerships and community-focused deliverables. The procurement's focus on enhancing public spaces and travel infrastructures aligns well with businesses aiming to expand their portfolios in public realm improvements, road safety initiatives, and sustainable urban planning, providing a comprehensive avenue for growth and visibility in this sector.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (the "Council") is tendering for an experienced Specialist Professional Services (SPS) Provider to support with the design and development of public realm. road safety, active travel and public realm improvements in Darwen town centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015368-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,663 |

## 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

- 19 Feb 2026 at 15:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015368-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015368-2026
  19th February 2026 - 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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