---
title: "020208 - Longford Park - People, Place and Nature Project - Evaluation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066996"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# 020208 - Longford Park - People, Place and Nature Project - Evaluation Services

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066996

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022879-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| 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 | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022879-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022879-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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