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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best interest Assessor Framework

Description: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is a legal framework under which the local authority (Blackpool Council) acts as a supervisory body, in order to authorise deprivations of service user's liberty which are the responsibility of the state. As such Blackpool Council wishes invite suitable providers to submit a bid for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessor Framework.

Summary: Blackpool Council is actively engaged in a public procurement process focused on the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessor Framework" within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The location for the delivery of services is Blackpool, United Kingdom (region UKD42). This process is currently in the tender stage, with deadlines for enquiries set for 31st March 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the tender submission deadline is 7th April 2026 at 10:00 AM. The procurement method is open competition, and specifics relate to a below-threshold procedure requiring a framework agreement. The total gross value is estimated at £641,160 GBP, with a net amount of £534,300 GBP. This tender offers opportunities for up to five providers who meet all necessary requirements.

Open Referral Tool

Description: The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), referred to as "the Authority", is conducting market research to assess the availability, capability, and indicative costs of off the shelf solutions for storing and managing service information that supports individuals. These solutions must comply with the Open Referral UK standard and be suitable for use across multiple organisations and use cases. This RFI does not commit the DWP to undertaking any formal procurement activity. This notice has also been published on FTS. 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: https://dwp2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MdO000002h4wrUAA&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Summary: The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has initiated the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Open Referral Tool". This undertaking falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and targets solution providers across the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is planning, with a significant milestone being the engagement end date scheduled for 2nd March 2026. As part of the initiation process, the buying organisation, DWP, is conducting market research for off-the-shelf solutions that adhere to the Open Referral UK standard, aimed at storing and managing service information effectively across multiple organisations.

Open Referral Tool

Description: The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), referred to as "the Authority", is conducting market research to assess the availability, capability, and indicative costs of off the shelf solutions for storing and managing service information that supports individuals. These solutions must comply with the Open Referral UK standard and be suitable for use across multiple organisations and use cases. This RFI does not commit the DWP to undertaking any formal procurement activity. This notice has also been published on FTS. 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: https://dwp2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MdO000002h4wrUAA&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https://dwp2.lightning.force.com

Summary: The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has initiated the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Open Referral Tool". This undertaking falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and targets solution providers across the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is planning, with a significant milestone being the engagement end date scheduled for 2nd March 2026. As part of the initiation process, the buying organisation, DWP, is conducting market research for off-the-shelf solutions that adhere to the Open Referral UK standard, aimed at storing and managing service information effectively across multiple organisations.

Advertisement Services for Statutory Public Notices

Description: Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint a Media Advertising Agency to act as a broker to produce and place the public notice advertisement on its behalf. The Council will provide a draft of the content for publication and authorise a final version with the Agency before the advertisement is placed.

Summary: Blackpool Council is engaging in an active tendering process to appoint a Media Advertising Agency for handling statutory public notice advertisements. This procurement opportunity, titled "Advertisement Services for Statutory Public Notices," falls under the advertising and marketing services category. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, suitable for various service providers. Located in the UKD42 region, Blackpool, prospective bidders should be aware of the submission deadline on 12th March 2026, alongside the enquiry period closing on 6th March 2026. Potential contractors can expect the contract start date to be 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2027, with possible renewal considerations upon satisfactory review.

Lease Opportunity - Padel Courts, Blackpool Sports Centre, Stanley Park

Description: Ground lease opportunity for the construction and operation of padel courts

Summary: Blackpool Council is seeking bids for a ground lease opportunity at the Blackpool Sports Centre in Stanley Park, focusing on the construction and operation of padel courts. This tender falls under the industry category of 'services' and involves work in the area of single-purpose sports facilities construction and operation services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for 28th February 2026. An open competition procurement method is being utilised for this opportunity, and the expected contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2041, with potential extensions. Interested parties should note the award criteria, which include community and social value, as well as sustainability and financial offer considerations.

Maintenance and Periodic Servicing of Air Conditioning and Air Handling Plant - 2025

Description: Blackpool Borough Council (the Council) are looking to appoint a single provider for the maintenance and periodic servicing of air conditioning and air handling plant. It shall be the duty of the Contractor to carry out the operation, inspection and maintenance of all air conditioning plant, including servicing and completing repairs, as defined in the General Conditions of Contract and Specification. This will include: Providing a working environment for the building users and tenants that fulfils the Council's obligations as defined in the lease(s). Maintaining the air conditioning plant in good working order and to protect the value of the Councils assets. Preparing or reviewing and updating a list of all the company's air conditioning equipment within a building (hereafter referred to as the Asset Register) and to (read more...)

Summary: Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint a single provider for the "Maintenance and Periodic Servicing of Air Conditioning and Air Handling Plant - 2025". This procurement is currently at the tender stage and falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on air-conditioning appliances, installations, and maintenance services. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions, with a tender period ending on 6th March 2026. The total contract value, following updates and amendments, stands at £500,000 with the potential for extension. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026, running through to 30th April 2028, with options for further extensions. This opportunity is located in Blackpool, UK (region UKD42), and the procurement is governed by the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

Maintenance and Periodic Servicing of Air Conditioning and Air Handling Plant - 2025

Description: Blackpool Borough Council (the Council) are looking to appoint a single provider for the maintenance and periodic servicing of air conditioning and air handling plant. It shall be the duty of the Contractor to carry out the operation, inspection and maintenance of all air conditioning plant, including servicing and completing repairs, as defined in the General Conditions of Contract and Specification. This will include: Providing a working environment for the building users and tenants that fulfils the Council's obligations as defined in the lease(s). Maintaining the air conditioning plant in good working order and to protect the value of the Councils assets. Preparing or reviewing and updating a list of all the company's air conditioning equipment within a building (hereafter referred to as the Asset Register) and to (read more...)

Summary: Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint a single provider for the "Maintenance and Periodic Servicing of Air Conditioning and Air Handling Plant - 2025". This procurement is currently at the tender stage and falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on air-conditioning appliances, installations, and maintenance services. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions, with a tender period ending on 6th March 2026. The total contract value, following updates and amendments, stands at £500,000 with the potential for extension. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026, running through to 30th April 2028, with options for further extensions. This opportunity is located in Blackpool, UK (region UKD42), and the procurement is governed by the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

Leisure Member Bespoke Customer Journey Communication System

Description: Active Blackpool are seeking a partnership with an external company to work with the service to create and deliver bespoke customer journey communication to drive participation in physical activity and increase commercial revenue. The successful bidder will be required to gain a full understanding of Active Blackpool's service and objectives and how the bespoke customer journey will form an important part achieving these aims. The aim of implementation would be to utilise existing available datasets to identify individual member usage and preferences and use API's to channel this data into centralised system. This system would then be used to create automated processes to ensure appropriate communications are sent out to individual members.

Summary: Blackpool Council has completed the award stage for a procurement process aimed at enhancing Active Blackpool's services through a bespoke customer journey communication system. This open tender sought partners to aid in driving participation in physical activities while increasing commercial revenue. The successful supplier, Cornerstone Design & Marketing Limited, will be tasked with implementing the communication system, valued at £235,200 including VAT, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2028, with possibilities for extension up to 2030. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, focusing on services primarily related to software supply, delivered in the UKD42 region of the United Kingdom.

Leisure Member Bespoke Customer Journey Communication System

Description: Active Blackpool are seeking a partnership with an external company to work with the service to create and deliver bespoke customer journey communication to drive participation in physical activity and increase commercial revenue. The successful bidder will be required to gain a full understanding of Active Blackpool's service and objectives and how the bespoke customer journey will form an important part achieving these aims. The aim of implementation would be to utilise existing available datasets to identify individual member usage and preferences and use API's to channel this data into centralised system. This system would then be used to create automated processes to ensure appropriate communications are sent out to individual members.

Summary: Blackpool Council has completed the award stage for a procurement process aimed at enhancing Active Blackpool's services through a bespoke customer journey communication system. This open tender sought partners to aid in driving participation in physical activities while increasing commercial revenue. The successful supplier, Cornerstone Design & Marketing Limited, will be tasked with implementing the communication system, valued at £235,200 including VAT, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2028, with possibilities for extension up to 2030. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, focusing on services primarily related to software supply, delivered in the UKD42 region of the United Kingdom.

Provision of Holiday Activity and Food programme

Description: Blackpool Council is seeking to put in place longer term arrangements with Service Providers of Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme for benefits-eligible free school meal children, aged 4-16, who are in school, and other vulnerable children, aged 4-16, as defined by the Authority.

Summary: Blackpool Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme," a project aimed at securing service providers for children's holiday-camp services in Blackpool. This initiative focuses on delivering benefits-eligible free school meal children and other vulnerable children aged 4-16. The procurement process is being conducted as an open procedure under a light touch regime, designed to expedite the process. Tenders must be submitted by 12th February 2026, with the award scheduled to finalise by 2nd March 2026. The contract, valued at £2,250,000, is to commence on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2034, subject to satisfactory performance and budget allocation.