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Trafford Economic Strategy

Trafford Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 15:48.

Opportunity overview

To develop a new Economic Strategy for Trafford covering the period 2026-2036 that provides a robust evidence base, identifies strategic economic opportunities and challenges, informs investment and policy decisions, and establishes a clear framework for achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth across the borough. The commission will be delivered through a two-part approach comprising an Economic Diagnostic and Strategic Choices phase, followed by preparation of the final Economic Strategy and Delivery Framework

Classification

  • CPV79311400 — Economic research services

Lots

  • Economic Statergy£100k
  • Economic Strategy ConsultancyValue not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-077899
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
5 Oct 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
28 Sept 2026, 17:00

Other Requirements

Reserved Participation Location

Description
Greater Manchester

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ONS

Identifiers

E11000001

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Economic Statergy
Description
Phase 1: Economic evidence base, diagnostic, engagement and Strategic Choices Paper. Phase 2: Economic Strategy, Investment Proposition and Delivery Framework (subject to confirmation of the additional funding).
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
120,000
Amount
100,000
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
14 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
To be confirmed after Expression of Interest
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Economic Strategy Consultancy
Description
Additional specialist support based on rate-card services, should further support be required
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
14 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
To be confirmed after Expression of Interest

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311400
Description
Economic research services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311400
Description
Economic research services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-22886
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Expression of Interest Doc Including question to be returned.
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 2
Id
A-22887
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Economic Strategy Brief to inform and guide response documents
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 3
Id
090129-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
23 Sept 2026, 13:28
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Trafford Council
Id
GB-PPON-PGZW-1429-QQZQ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGZW-1429-QQZQ

Address

Street Address
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M32 0TH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD34

Contact

Name
Nick James
Telephone
07970649630

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Manchester · UKD34 · M32 0TH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD3 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 090129-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·