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title: "ARC GIS Consultancy Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# ARC GIS Consultancy Support

Buyer: BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d71

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## Summary

Blackpool Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "ARC GIS Consultancy Support" with the contract awarded on 20th May 2026. This process involved migrating the Council's GIS data to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and new planning systems, showcasing the Council’s commitment to improving digital platforms that support its service areas. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, classified as "Below threshold." The main procurement category is services, and the contract value is set at £60,000 gross. The contract, labelled with ID 046387-2026, is expected to run until 30th April 2027, with potential extensions up to April 2028 to accommodate additional support needs.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in systems consultancy services within the geographic information systems space. Businesses with expertise in GIS data migration and digital platform enhancements, like the large-scale University of Southampton, who was awarded the contract, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement mainly serves the North West of England, specifically the Blackpool area, providing a chance for companies familiar with local governmental needs to expand their footprint. The possibility for contract renewal and additional optional services further expands the scope for ongoing business engagement.

## Notice

Blackpool Council are currently migrating their GIS data from legacy GIS and planning software to the ArcGIS Pro (desktop GIS), ArcGIS Online (web GIS) and new planning (Idox Cloud) systems. These digital platforms are playing an increasingly important role in supporting service areas throughout the Council as well as informing the general public. Consultancy support has been sought to accommodate the process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046387-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL BOROUGH 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 12:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046387-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046387-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

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