JCS Front of House Translation Tool

Description: The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is undertaking market research to understand capability in machine translation, language processing and multilingual content support, to improve the accessibility, consistency and efficiency of our citizen communications. This RFI does not commit the DWP to undertaking any formal procurement activity. For further information and details on how to respond to this RFI, please refer to the attachment found on the documents section of the Atamis e-Procurement portal using the link below: https://dwp2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?page=1&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Recently+Published&uid=a1MdO000001wrD3

Summary: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is in the planning stage of procuring a "JCS Front of House Translation Tool." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Information technology services" with CPV code 72222300. It aims at improving accessibility, consistency, and efficiency in citizen communications through enhanced machine translation and multilingual support. This early engagement process does not yet commit to formal procurement but serves as a market research initiative to gauge the current capabilities in the sector. Interested parties can find further information and response details on the Atamis e-Procurement portal. This tender is set in the United Kingdom, with an engagement deadline slated for 30th January 2026.

JCS CRM tool

Description: DWP has a requirement for a lightweight, scalable, and cost-effective CRM solution that can meet defined functional needs, without the complexity, footprint, or costs associated with organisation-wide CRM deployments. Please see further details and information required within the attachment. *UPDATE 16/12/2025 - Inclusion of attachment containing clarification question responses**

Summary: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in Blackpool, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "JCS CRM tool" under the information technology services category. The procurement seeks a lightweight, scalable, and cost-effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution. The engagement end date is set for 19th December 2025. Located in the United Kingdom, the CRM tool aims to meet specific functional needs without the complexity or costs of broader installations. The material related to early engagement was updated on the 16th December 2025, with further information provided as attachments.

9 Erdington Road PS15k - PS400k BHC Building and Refurbishment Framework

Description: refurbishment of a terraced property

Summary: The procurement process for the "9 Erdington Road £15k - £400k BHC Building and Refurbishment Framework" is being led by Blackpool Council. It relates to building installation work with a focus on the refurbishment of a terraced property. The procurement falls under the industry category of construction and maintenance services and is taking place in England, United Kingdom. It is currently at the tender stage, with the call-off from a framework agreement as the procurement method. Key dates to note include the tender closing on 12th December 2025 and the contract period set to run from 15th December 2025 to 27th March 2026. The opportunity is not specifically targeting small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Provision of Echocardiography Insourcing Services

Description: The contract will be awarded under Insourced Services to Support the Provision of Healthcare (including Clinical Insourcing) RM6276, following a mini competition process.

Summary: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of Echocardiography Insourcing Services," under the tag of medical imaging services. This tender is organised as an open competition below the threshold, with critical dates including an enquiry period ending on 17th December 2025 and submission deadline on 24th December 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT. The awarded contract is planned to commence on 1st February 2026 and potentially extend until 31st July 2026. Located in Blackpool, Lancashire, this procurement falls under the domain of healthcare support services. Interested parties must participate through the Health Commercial System, ATAMIS, as detailed in the submission requirements.

JCS CRM tool

Description: DWP has a requirement for a lightweight, scalable, and cost-effective CRM solution that can meet defined functional needs, without the complexity, footprint, or costs associated with organisation-wide CRM deployments. Please see further details and information required within the attachment.

Summary: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in Blackpool, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "JCS CRM tool" under the information technology services category. The procurement seeks a lightweight, scalable, and cost-effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution. The engagement end date is set for 19th December 2025. Located in the United Kingdom, the CRM tool aims to meet specific functional needs without the complexity or costs of broader installations. The material related to early engagement was updated on the 16th December 2025, with further information provided as attachments.

Provision of a Tourism Economy Update and Visitor Accommodation Update and Future Needs Assessment for Blackpool

Description: The Contracting Authority is seeking to commission the above opportunity and is inviting you to submit an offer for this. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced multi-disciplinary consultancy team to update Blackpool's tourism economy baseline and growth forecasts; and to produce a visitor accommodation study update including assessment of future market needs and recommend policy measures to respond to the findings of the study. This study must produce robust evidence to inform strategy, policy and proposals in the new Blackpool Local Plan and this evidence must be capable of withstanding scrutiny and challenge at Examination. The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint a Supplier who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most advantageous Quote. It is anticipated (read more...)

Summary: Blackpool Council is procuring services for a project titled "Provision of a Tourism Economy Update and Visitor Accommodation Update and Future Needs Assessment for Blackpool". This tender falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, administrative services related to tourism affairs, and business services. The procurement process is in the "Tender" stage with submissions due by 9th January 2026. The contract commences in February 2026 and is expected to run until October 2026, with an option for a 1-year extension. The project is intended to inform Blackpool's Local Plan with substantive data to guide policy and strategy decisions. The procurement method is open competition, targeting contracts below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed.

Phase 1 - Silicon Sands Campus

Description: Blackpool Council is a unitary local authority providing public services to approximately 141,000 residents across 21 wards, making up the Borough of Blackpool. Blackpool Council is procuring a third-party concessionaire to: (i) invest, develop and operate a 6MVA exemplar data centre (together with ancillary office accommodation); and (ii) to connect the heat generated from the data centre to a proposed local heat network within the Silicon Sands site at the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone. Blackpool Council believes that by enabling the development of new digital infrastructure, major economic and social benefits can accrue, bringing significant skilled employment and educational opportunities for the local population and encouraging inward investment and growth in high-tech companies, including start-ups operating in AI systems, making Blackpool competitive in the digital economy. Blackpool Council (read more...)

Summary: Blackpool Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "Phase 1 - Silicon Sands Campus," aiming to develop a 6MVA exemplar data centre at the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone. This project, with a gross value of £300 million, falls under the "works" category and involves sectors such as district heating, information systems, and construction work for commercial buildings. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 19th December 2025. The project is located in the UKD42 region, United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is a selective, competitive flexible procedure. The contract term is expected to span three years from June 2026, following a series of multi-stage negotiations and evaluations.

Provision of Clinical Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery

Description: The service is for the provision of community-based drug and alcohol treatment and recovery for adults and young people.

Summary: Blackpool Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Clinical Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery" services, under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. This procurement involves community-based drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services aimed at both adults and young people and is part of the broader local provider system, which includes services such as harm reduction and inpatient detoxification. The contract, valued at approximately £28,771,353, is set to start on 1st April 2026 and will run until 30th September 2028, with options for further extensions. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 6th November 2025, with Change, Grow, Live identified as the supplier. The operations for this contract are situated in the UKD42 region.

Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services

Description: Premarket engagement for Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services under Provider Selection Regime

Summary: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Provision of Cardiac Theatre Insourcing Services," with a focus on surgical hospital services. The engagement is set in the North West of England, specifically in Blackpool, and the procurement is categorised under services in the healthcare industry. Initial milestones have been set, with a significant due date for the specification proposal via Atamis on 28th November 2025. This process aims to inform a business case development under the Provider Selection Regime, and while it is not yet a call for tender, it signals forthcoming procurement activities.

BTH Audiology Insourced Service

Description: Audiology outpatient first appointment awarded under PSR Competitive Process

Summary: The Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage an insourced service supplier for audiology outpatient first appointments, within the region UKD4, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on ENT or audiologist services, and is conducted through an open competition below the threshold. The tender process is currently active with a submission deadline set for 13th December 2025 and final enquires accepted up to 27th November 2025. The contract award is anticipated to commence on 19th January 2026 and run until 31st March 2026, with potential renewal options available. Interested parties can find more information and submit their bids via the designated eTendering portal.