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Blackpool Council required an advisor to provide strategic, technical, commercial, and stakeholder advisory support to accelerate delivery of the Silicon Sands Initiative.
The advisor will support in a number of work package areas including:
1. Promotion of an AI Growth Zone proposition
2. Development of an integrated energy, grid, and digital infrastructure strategy
3. Development of an overarching investment and funding strategy
4. Facilitation of collaboration between public, private, and academic stakeholders.
5. Advise on and support for the selection of investors or developer partners for all key elements of the programme
6. Support with governance, delivery, and financing models appropriate for long-term programme management.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited - Consultancy Plus | 06903140 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £450,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | active |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £574,184,008 in 105,626 payments (over £25k) from Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester Police, Greater London Authority, Kent Police, Lancashire Constabulary and 32 more public bodies (2010-04-22 to 2026-04-28). View full payment history →