Official UK procurement notice
Trafford Economic Strategy · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Trafford Council (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionTo 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
CPV: Economic research services
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value (£100,000 together)Lot #1Economic StatergyPublished value£100,000
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).
Lot #2Economic Strategy ConsultancyPublished value£0
Additional specialist support based on rate-card services, should further support be required
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 23 Sept 2026, 13:28 BST
- Last source update
- 23 Sept 2026, 13:28 BST
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-090129- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077899Find a Tender
- Reserved participation area
- E11000001
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 28 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Timeline
23 Sept 2026 → 14 Dec 2026 · 4 dates- Tender notice published33 days ago23 Sept 2026, 13:28 BST
- Clarification questions by28 days ago28 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadline21 days ago5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
- Today27 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 47 days14 Dec 2026
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published23 Sept 2026, 13:28 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Expression of Interest Doc Including question to be returned.
- Bidding documents and specifications Economic Strategy Brief to inform and guide response documents
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender