Planning

Gorse Hill Primary Schools Event Car Parking Services

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 10:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Gorse Hill Primary Schools Event Car Parking Services," classified under the services industry category with a focus on miscellaneous services. The tender, described as a concession type, aims to appoint a qualified provider for managing steward services for event car parking. The events occur out of hours at venues such as Manchester United and Lancashire County Cricket Club. The tender documents highlight key submission requirements through an engagement phase scheduled to end on 27 January 2026. With a contract period expected to begin on 30 March 2026 in the United Kingdom, this procurement process offers an estimated contract value of £100,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the area of event management and logistical services. Businesses capable of providing secure and efficient car parking management will find this tender particularly appealing. The need for experienced providers to oversee steward operations highlights the demand for firms with proven capabilities in crowd management and logistical coordination. Successful bidders can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and establish long-term contracts by providing reliable services and meeting Trafford Council's expectations for safe and effective event parking solutions.

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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-060e06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006468-2026
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 20263 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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