Scope
Reference
DN800076
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 that the contract term will be from February 2026 to October 2026, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 1 year (subject to contract review and budget availability).
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 February 2026 to 9 October 2026
- Possible extension to 9 October 2027
- 1 year, 8 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
1 year extension available to facilitate completion of the commission.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Any additional work identified to support delivery of the additional commission, or to enhance delivery of the original commission.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Full details available here:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bcc355c2-19d5-f011-813a-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHB-5249-RZVD
PO Box 11, Town Hall
Blackpool
FY1 1NB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jenna Douthwaite
Telephone: +447752
Email: FTSprocurementnotices@blackpool.gov.uk
Website: https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government