Closed tender

Trafford - Graphic Designers

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Published
22 October 2025
Submission
17 November 2025

Tender description

DESIGN OPPORTUNITY We’re looking to expand our creative partnerships with freelancers to work on design projects, to support our in-house graphic designer at times when the demand on his time is high. ROLE IN BRIEF: You could be bringing a 20+ page strategy or report to life, creating social media graphics or designing pullup banners – the work is varied and covers all Council departments, from fostering to recycling or social work. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Powerpoint and Canva. Proven experience in design roles/projects, preferably within local government or public sector. A portfolio which demonstrates effective design solutions for print and online. Strong creative thinking to interpret a design brief and produce new ideas and concepts. Ability to create and / or adapt assets including posters, banners, infographics and social media graphics, that inspire and inform our audience, whilst communicating our values and brand consistently. Ensure all design work makes appropriate use of our corporate guidelines. Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills to produce accurate and high-quality work. Familiar with digital and print production processes. A good understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design. Strong stakeholder management – you may be required to discuss the objectives and requirements of a project. Ability to manage your time and projects to deliver on a set timescale. Keywords: Social Media Graphics, Digital and Print Production , Creative Partnerships , Freelance Graphich Designer, Proofreading, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Powerpoint and Canva.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published22 October 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date17 November 2025

About the buyer

Trafford Council is a Greater Manchester local authority that procures supplies, services and works for residents and local businesses. STAR Procurement, a shared service run jointly with five neighbouring councils, manages most of its tenders and quotations. Every open tender is posted on The Chest, the shared regional e-procurement portal, where supplier registration is free. Larger opportunities are also advertised on the government's Contracts Finder service. The biggest contracts appear on the EU's Tenders Electronic Daily platform. STAR also runs procurement for Knowsley, Rochdale, St Helens, Stockport and Tameside councils.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Trafford Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, construction work, and health and social work.

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