Exciting Opportunity: Web Development & Design Tender.

If you’re passionate about heritage, inclusivity, and cutting-edge digital experiences, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of three pioneering websites:

Queer Up North 1992-2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage.

Rocket: All Aboard. Commemorating 200 years of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

This is Us. A bold platform amplifying overlooked voices in Manchester’s history exploring what is and what is not represented in public spaces

Download the full tender brief HERE.

Why This Tender is Unique

We are looking for an agency that can blend creativity, accessibility, and technical excellence, ensuring these websites are:

• Visually stunning & engaging – Interactive storytelling through multimedia elements.
• Highly accessible – Designed to meet WCAG 3.1 AA standards, ensuring usability for all.
• Sustainably built – Powered by WordPress for flexibility and long-term scalability.
• AI-driven & future-proof – Leveraging automation to keep content fresh and relevant.
• Seamlessly connected – A unified backend structure linking to the Manchester Histories ecosystem.

The Impact You’ll Make

By bringing these projects to life, you will:

• Contribute to preserving and sharing diverse histories with a global audience.
• Create platforms that amplify unheard voices and stories.
• Design a legacy that will be celebrated for years to come.

Budget & Timeline

Total Project Budget: £74,000 inclusive of VAT
Submission Deadline: Monday 13^th April 2025. 5pm

We Want to Hear from You!

If you have the expertise, vision, and passion to make these websites stand out, submit your proposal, three examples of your portfolio, and your creative approach to us.

Submission Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 13th April 2025.

Please submit your application to info@manchesterhistories.co.uk. In the subject of the email please add Website Tender then name of your company. We look forward to receiving your application.

Thank you.