Request for Information (RFI) – STAR Procurement - Tender Management / E-Tendering Solution
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and governance and public administration sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
STAR Procurement is undertaking market testing to inform the future direction of its Tender Management and E-Tendering arrangements. STAR Procurement is a shared procurement service supporting six local authorities across Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region:
• Knowsley Council
• Rochdale Borough Council
• St Helens Borough Council
• Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
• Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
• Trafford Council
We are seeking information from providers of Tender Management and E-Tendering solutions to help us better understand the current market, available functionality, implementation considerations and commercial models.
This exercise is for market engagement and information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal procurement process or commitment to purchase.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 069768-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Trafford Council
Trafford Council has issued 40 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 22 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 069768-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Trafford Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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