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Contactless Programme - Test Analyst Requirement

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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02 Jul 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has completed the award for a service contract titled "Contactless Programme - Test Analyst Requirement," focusing on manual test execution for digital pass applications and mobile smartcards. The procurement, with legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, was conducted through a limited method, emphasizing below-threshold competition. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period extending from 1st June to 30th June 2025. The successful supplier, STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, is tasked with providing recruitment services within the UKD region, a decision formalised on 30th May 2025. The contracting authority operates from Manchester, highlighting opportunities within the digital and smart technology sector.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in technology services, particularly those specialising in testing and analytics for digital and mobile platforms. Businesses that offer niche recruitment services will find this contract particularly pertinent, as it requires specific test analyst expertise. The buyer, Transport for Greater Manchester, is a sub-central government public authority, suggesting that similar future opportunities may arise as part of their ongoing digital efforts. Companies with experience in supplying large-scale public sector contracts could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in executing projects that support digital transformation initiatives. The focus on potential renewals for ticketing programme testing indicates opportunities for sustained engagements beyond the initial contract term.

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Notice Title

Contactless Programme - Test Analyst Requirement

Notice Description

Manual test execution within the Insights and Analytics workstream, supporting digital pass applications and mobile smartcards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036916-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,453 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STHREE PARTNERSHIP

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