Open tender · Notice 103846-2026
Town Marketing, Promotions and Business Support Consultant
Market Drayton Town Council
- Value
- Value not stated
- Closes
- 27 Nov 2026 (19 days)
- Where
- West Midlands
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – Not stated
In plain English
Market Drayton Town Council wants a consultant or organisation to promote the town, support local businesses, increase visitor numbers and run a small programme of community events and marketing activities. The contract is due to start on 1 April 2027, with no end date or value stated, and bids close on 27 November 2026 at 12:00.
Good fit for: Freelance marketers, small marketing or events consultancies and tourism or town-centre promotion specialists.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
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.
Getting the documents
The notice doesn't say where the documents are. Ask the buyer at townclerk@marketdrayton.gov.uk, or read the official notice for how to take part.
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 2 Nov 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £42k to £75k (3 since 2025; 2 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buses for you phase 4 Marketing and promotions support West Northamptonshire Council | GO Travel Solutions Ltd SME | £75k | 28 Aug |
| Consultant - Strategic Communications for Regional Promotion West Midlands Growth Company Limited | BakerBaird Communications | £42k | 4 Nov |
| Supporting Our Town Centres - Marketing Campaign and Promotional Activities Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council | Rethink PR & Marketing SME | £60k | 9 Sep |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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