What is the ratio in Blackpool and Fylde Aero Club v Blackpool BC?

An invitation to tender can create a collateral contract with implied obligations to consider all conforming tenders submitted by the deadline.

What did the court decide in Blackpool and Fylde Aero Club v Blackpool BC?

The Court of Appeal held that the Council breached its implied contractual duty to consider the Aero Club's conforming tender.

Why is Blackpool and Fylde Aero Club v Blackpool BC important for contract law?

It established that tendering processes can create procedural fairness obligations, revolutionising procurement law and providing protection for tenderers in competitive bidding situations.

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