Tender

020208 - Longford Park - People, Place and Nature Project - Evaluation Services

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is currently in the tender stage for the evaluation of the "People, Place and Nature Project" at Longford Park, Sale, UK. This procurement, with a financial scope of approximately £30,000, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The project, supported by a £3m contribution from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, seeks a skilled evaluation consultant or team. The tender is conducted as an open, below-threshold competition with submissions to be made via 'The Chest' procurement portal. Interested parties must complete their submissions by 3rd April 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the research and development sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the project’s suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in evaluation and consultancy services can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure a contract that not only offers financial reward but also enhances their portfolio with a notable public sector project, showcasing their contribution to community-driven initiatives.

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Notice Title

020208 - Longford Park - People, Place and Nature Project - Evaluation Services

Notice Description

Trafford Council seeks a skilled evaluation consultant/team to evaluate the PS6m People, Place and Nature Project at Longford Park, supported by over PS3m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066996
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022879-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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