Blackpool
Description: Blackpool Council ('the Council') intends to undertake preliminary market engagement ('PME') to consult suppliers in relation to a development opportunity known as Central Housing Regeneration Area project, Blackpool. The Council has been awarded Homes England Grant Funding to deliver a transformational, housing-led regeneration scheme and will be seeking to appoint a Development Partner who will support the Council in developing and delivering the detailed scheme proposals. The Council vision is to create a high quality residential-led neighbourhood in this priority location that will have the desired transformative impact and kickstart the regeneration of Blackpool Central. The Council's objectives for PME are to help: * Develop its requirements; * Alert the market of the upcoming opportunity and provide an indication of the likely role and responsibilities of the Development (read more...)
Summary: Blackpool Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a development opportunity titled "Blackpool Central Housing Regeneration". The initiative focuses on regenerating the Central Housing area in Blackpool, UK, with the council seeking a Development Partner to deliver a housing-led scheme. This project falls under the works industry category with an emphasis on construction, urban planning, and architectural services, guided by Homes England Grant Funding. Potential partners are invited to engage in the preliminary market engagement (PME) process, with key activities and deadlines, such as the market engagement session on 4th September 2026 and feedback deadline by 11th September 2026. The procurement will employ a competitive flexible procedure and is expected to commence formally with a notice by 1st October 2026.