Strategic Digital Campus Blackpool Council is advancing a major £250m Silicon Sands digital campus project near the airport, including a data centre component. This indicates opportunities to partner on infrastructure, energy efficiency, security, and smart city integrations for large-scale public sector tech ecosystems.

Facilities Expansion Plans include a new data centre, office space and a 34,000 sq ft facility with 6MW capacity, signaling potential sales in construction services, IT infrastructure, cooling solutions, and facility management for government capacity building.

Funding Momentum Recent Environment Agency funding of £61m supports delivery of the scheme, suggesting a favorable funding environment for vendors offering compliant, cost-effective public sector solutions, including project financing options and grant-aligned offerings.

Digital & Analytics Stack Current tech stack features Microsoft 365 and Clarity analytics, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and OneTrust, highlighting cross-sell opportunities in cybersecurity, data governance, collaboration tools, GIS-enabled services, and design-to-operations digital workflows.

Public Partnerships Active community and partner engagement through collaborations with Cushman & Wakefield, Hochtief, Elite Competitions and local charities, indicating opening for integrated B2G solutions, vendor partnerships, and multi-stakeholder programs to deliver social value and digital modernization.