ARC GIS Consultancy Support
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the governance and public administration sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Blackpool Council are currently migrating their GIS data from legacy GIS and planning software to the ArcGIS Pro (desktop GIS), ArcGIS Online (web GIS) and new planning (Idox Cloud) systems.
These digital platforms are playing an increasingly important role in supporting service areas throughout the Council as well as informing the general public.
Consultancy support has been sought to accommodate the process.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 046387-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Blackpool Borough Council
Blackpool Borough Council has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Urban Development & Housing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Blackpool Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
University of Southampton was awarded the contract for £48,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 046387-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to University of Southampton. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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