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Trafford Economic Strategy

Trafford Council · Local authority

In brief

Trafford Council is looking for suppliers for marketing work (North West).

The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Monday 28 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 5 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for marketing contracts in this region (from 28 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

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

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 6 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £100,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 28 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Economic Statergy 14 December 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot covers 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).	Marketing and communications	£100,000
Economic Strategy Consultancy 14 December 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers Additional specialist support based on rate-card services, should further support be required	Marketing and communications	—

Timeline

23 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090129-2026

About the buyer

Trafford CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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From notice 090129-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.