Scope
Reference
DN793196
Description
Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Architectural Consultant to lead a multidisciplinary design team in delivering consultancy services for the design development of Bloomfield Central Housing site (formerly part of the Foxhall Village). This site, covering just under 1 hectare, is strategically located at the junction of Central Drive, Rigby Road, and Johnston Street. The Council's ambition for this site is to realise a high-quality, sustainable, and contextually responsive residential scheme, delivering approximately 40 new homes for social and affordable rent.
Contract 1. Provision of Lead Design Team Services - Redevelopment at the Bloomfield Central Housing Site
Supplier
Contract value
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 31 August 2026
- 7 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
Contract locations
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
CASSIDY & ASHTON GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 02510645
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGW-8595-RLRL
7 East Cliff
Preston
PR1 3JE
United Kingdom
Email: preston@cassidyashton.co.uk
Website: http://www.cassidyashton.co.uk
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Lead Design Team Services - Redevelopment at the Bloomfield Central Housing Site
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