Planning

Gorse Hill Primary Schools Event Car Parking Services

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 09:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, located in Sale, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Gorse Hill Primary Schools Event Car Parking Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting miscellaneous services, and is aimed at securing car parking management services for events at Gorse Hill Primary School. The project will specifically benefit events at Manchester United and Lancashire County Cricket Club. Bids for this opportunity must be submitted via the Chest by 27th January 2026. The procurement process is initiated as a tender with Trafford Council acting as the buying organisation. The designated contract period runs from 30th March 2026 to 30th March 2029, with a possibility of extension up to 2031. An engaging market notice for this process was published on 26th January 2026, and interested parties can expect further notices from 20th February 2026.

This tender presents a promising growth opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those experienced in managing parking logistics. Given its scope and demand for reliable, on-site management capabilities, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) should find this an appealing contract. Securing this contract can bolster a company's portfolio by aligning with public sector standards and gaining exposure from high-profile events. The contract value is pegged at £100,000, which represents a lucrative engagement for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in public sector tenders and complementary community initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gorse Hill Primary Schools Event Car Parking Services

Notice Description

Gorse Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Provider to provide and manage stewards specifically for an out of hours event car parking service for events including those listed in section 1 above. The quotation sum is based on the amount payable to the Purchaser for providing the use of its car parking facilities. Please note the school buildings will not be accessible by the Provider or Patrons however the car park area does have security lighting. All costs and liabilities are to be met by the successful Provider and the Amount Payable detailed in 5. Pricing Document will be paid directly to the Purchaser. Gorse Hill Primary School wishes to provide safe and secure parking facilities for patrons attending events at Manchester United and Lancashire County Cricket Club.

Planning Information

All bid are to be submitted via the Chest

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060df1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006435-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christopher Leigh
Contact Email
christopher.leigh@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7834869726

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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