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Feasibility Study for a Trafford Park Business Improvement District (BID)

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 15:10

TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2025 at 16:07

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, UK, spearheaded an open procurement process for a feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis concerning a Business Improvement District (BID) within Trafford Park. This tender, valued at £93,000, aimed to identify the viability and sustainability of such a district. The procurement process commenced with a tender notice published on 9 July 2025, with submissions closing on 6 August 2025. Following the tender stage, the contract was awarded to Groundwork Greater Manchester, an SME, on 4 December 2025, with services scheduled to commence on 13 January 2026 and conclude by 30 March 2026. The procurement followed a below threshold open competition method, ensuring broad accessibility to interested parties outside the locality.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consulting firms specialising in feasibility studies and who possess advisory expertise. Ideal candidates are those proficient in analysis services within the services category and can deliver insights under a framework prioritising price, quality, and social value equally. Businesses in the Greater Manchester area, especially SMEs eager to expand their projects and client base within the public sector, stand well-suited to explore similar future opportunities offered by Trafford Council, bolstered by the open and competitive nature of such procurement processes. The contract framework provides a platform to engage in strategic public sector projects that can lead to further collaborations and growth in advisory services within Manchester and beyond.

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Notice Title

Feasibility Study for a Trafford Park Business Improvement District (BID)

Notice Description

Trafford Council wishes to appoint suitable consultants to provide specialist advice as to the feasibility of a Business Improvement District (BID) for an area within Trafford Park that is viable and sustainable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079824-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK GREATER MANCHESTER

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