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Trafford Economic Strategy

Trafford Council

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23 Sep 2026 at 13:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is commissioning economic research and consultancy to develop a new economic strategy for Trafford, covering 2026–2036. The work is intended to build an evidence base, identify economic opportunities and challenges, inform investment and policy decisions, and set out how the borough can achieve inclusive, sustainable growth. It has two main phases: an economic diagnostic, engagement and strategic choices, followed by preparation of the final strategy, investment proposition and delivery framework. A second lot provides for additional specialist consultancy support through rate-card services if needed. The work is for Trafford and the wider borough’s economy.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition. The enquiry deadline was 28 September 2026 at 17:00, and the submission deadline was 5 October 2026 at 12:00. The main strategy commission is scheduled to run from 14 December 2026 to 31 March 2028; additional specialist support is scheduled from 14 December 2026 to 31 March 2029. The main lot is valued at £100,000 excluding VAT (£120,000 including VAT). The specialist-support lot has a recorded value of £0, with support to be called on if required. Award criteria for both lots were to be confirmed after expressions of interest.

The opportunity suits economic research and strategy consultancies able to develop a robust local economic evidence base, diagnose challenges and opportunities, engage stakeholders, and translate findings into strategic choices and a delivery framework. Suppliers should be equipped to work across both analytical and strategic tasks, including informing investment and policy decisions and shaping an inclusive, sustainable growth agenda for a borough. The work is divided into a principal strategy commission and a separate route for additional specialist support on a rate-card basis. Both lots are identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making the requirement relevant to smaller consultancies as well as larger firms. The second phase of the main commission depends on confirmation of additional funding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trafford Economic Strategy

Notice Description

To 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

Lot Information

Economic Statergy

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).

Economic Strategy Consultancy

Additional specialist support based on rate-card services, should further support be required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077899
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090129-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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