Scope
Description
Blackpool Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified and highly experienced consultant to promote a strategically important leisure development opportunity to investors.The appointed consultancy team will be required to lead on the marketing of the site and supporting the Council in identifying the most appropriate use for the site and attracting appropriate high quality investor/developer interests.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 June 2025 to 31 May 2026
- Possible extension to 31 May 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 15 days
Description of possible extension:
The initial term may be extended to provide for extension of the relationship between the Council and the appointed consultant.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Council may wish to extend the relationship with the appointed consultant, should it be beneficial to expand the scope of the commission, or to provide ongoing consultancy where it is identified that there is further potential. The work may be delivered in phases, and there may be options to include additional phases, or take up options which will add value and maximise investment and development potential.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 April 2025
Enquiry deadline
23 May 2025, 11:59pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
30 May 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Registration for the Council's e-procurement portal will be required at the above address, and is free of charge.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 June 2025
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHB-5249-RZVD
PO Box 11, Town Hall
Blackpool
FY1 1NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government