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02 Nov 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Market Drayton Town Council is seeking town marketing, promotion and business support services to raise Market Drayton’s profile, attract visitors and support local economic growth. The work includes promoting the town for shopping, leisure and tourism; engaging with local businesses; delivering a small programme of community events to increase footfall; and creating digital marketing content. The contractor will also keep town news and events up to date on the Make it Market Drayton website, with administrative support from the Council. Delivery is in Market Drayton. The consultant is expected to work with the Town Council, Shropshire Council’s Economic Development Team and Visit Shropshire. This is a business and marketing consultancy service (CPV 79000000).

The Town Council invited tenders through an open procedure. The submission deadline was 27 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the stated award period begins on 2 December 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The contract is due to start on 1 April 2027, initially for two years, with two possible one-year extensions. Extensions are subject to funding, business need and satisfactory performance. Bids may be submitted electronically or in writing, in English, and variants are not permitted. The procurement is arranged as one lot. The tender sets out no award scoring or evaluation basis. The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers.

This opportunity suits a consultant or organisation with practical experience in town or destination marketing, business engagement and community-focused promotion. Suppliers should be able to create and publish engaging content across digital channels, maintain a regular programme of local news and events, and plan and deliver community events intended to increase footfall. The work calls for collaboration with a town council, local businesses and regional tourism and economic development partners. A creative, proactive approach and the ability to support local economic activity are relevant to the brief. The service combines strategic promotion with ongoing website and communications work and a small events programme, so bidders should be equipped to manage varied activities and maintain effective working relationships with public-sector and business stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Town Marketing, Promotions and Business Support Consultant

Notice Description

The Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced consultants or organisations to submit a tender for the provision of Town Marketing, Promotions and Business Support Services. The successful contractor will work closely with the Town Council to promote the town, support local businesses, increase visitor numbers, and deliver a small programme of community events and marketing activities. The contract is intended to provide a proactive, creative and community-focused service that enhances the town's profile, increases visitor numbers and supports economic growth. ________________________________________ The appointed consultant will: * Promote the town as a destination for shopping, leisure and tourism. * Support and engage local businesses. * Deliver community events that increase footfall. * Develop engaging marketing content across digital platforms. * Maintain an up-to-date programme of town news and events on the Make it Market Drayton Website, supported by Town Council Admin. * Work collaboratively with the Town Council and Shropshire Council's Economic Development Team and Visit Shropshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced consultants or organisations to submit a tender for the provision of Town Marketing, Promotions and Business Support Services. The successful contractor will work closely with the Town Council to promote the town, support local businesses, increase visitor numbers, and deliver a small programme of community events and marketing activities. The contract is intended to provide a proactive, creative and community-focused service that enhances the town's profile, increases visitor numbers and supports economic growth. ________________________________________ 2. Contract Objectives The appointed consultant will: * Promote the town as a destination for shopping, leisure and tourism. * Support and engage local businesses. * Deliver community events that increase footfall. * Develop engaging marketing content across digital platforms. * Maintain an up-to-date programme of town news and events on the Make it Market Drayton Website, supported by Town Council Admin. * Work collaboratively with the Town Council and Shropshire Council's Economic Development Team and Visit Shropshire.

Renewal: an initial contract for two years and 2 x 1 year extensions subject to funding, business need and satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0795d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103846-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 20264 weeks to go
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
Market Drayton Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARKET DRAYTON
Postcode
TF9 3AX
Postcode Area
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Market Drayton South
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

Further Information

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