--- title: "4023: Soft Market Test: Communications & Marketing Services - Expression Window Has CLOSED" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e10c884-61e5-4548-8be6-a252cac2af22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e10c884-61e5-4548-8be6-a252cac2af22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e10c884-61e5-4548-8be6-a252cac2af22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e10c884-61e5-4548-8be6-a252cac2af22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-24" --- # 4023: Soft Market Test: Communications & Marketing Services - Expression Window Has CLOSED Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e10c884-61e5-4548-8be6-a252cac2af22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e10c884-61e5-4548-8be6-a252cac2af22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e10c884-61e5-4548-8be6-a252cac2af22.json) ## Summary Trafford Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "4023: Soft Market Test: Communications & Marketing Services". This initiative aims to enhance their marketing and communications function, which includes aspects such as campaign development, press and PR management, as well as social media oversight. The engagement period for stakeholders ended on 24th April 2018, and documentation for suppliers interested in this tender was made available through the Chest platform. The procurement is classified under the industry category of marketing services, specifically focusing on marketing management consultancy and public relations services, situated in the North West of the United Kingdom. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and communications to engage with Trafford Council, particularly those capable of providing innovative campaign strategies and strong media relations. Companies that are well-versed in public sector communications, marketing consultancy, and social media management will find this tender particularly relevant. Participation can enhance visibility and foster long-term relationships with public sector clients, making it a strategic avenue for business growth in this competitive industry. ## Notice THE EXPRESSION WINDOW FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW CLOSED. You should ensure that you are registered on the Chest, and will need to register your interest electronically via the system at the below link. Once done, the documentation for further details and how to respond will be made available to you. The Council is looking to review and enhance our Marketing and Communications function. Significant changes in the structure and due to a need for a more enhanced and proactive service given our challenges ahead means Trafford Council are now considering how to operate their communications and marketing function going forward. The Council is currently scoping what that specification could be and the potential methods to procure this. The functions in scope are: Marketing (campaign development) Press, PR and internal communications Social media management Additional information: Do not contact the buyer direct, all communication and correspondence should be sent via the messages function of the Chest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5c63d3-13a3-4aac-92e0-39a7b43c3a48 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2018 at 10:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5c63d3-13a3-4aac-92e0-39a7b43c3a48 - 25 Jul 2017 at 16:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5c63d3-13a3-4aac-92e0-39a7b43c3a48 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5c63d3-13a3-4aac-92e0-39a7b43c3a48 24th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f7e14de8-5271-e711-80e3-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Link to the Chest advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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