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Interim Rail Manager

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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09 Jul 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has completed the procurement process for the role of an Interim Rail Manager, aimed at reviewing and establishing the Bee Network Rail Integration as a formal programme. The procurement, classified under the industry category of civil engineering consultancy services, was executed using a direct method below the competition threshold. The awarding phase of the contract concluded with P3A LTD as the selected supplier, with the contract active from 30th June 2025 to 26th September 2025. This project takes place in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, targeting regional improvements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the civil engineering and consultancy sectors to engage with public infrastructure projects. SMEs like P3A LTD, with proficiency in civil engineering consultancy, positioned themselves effectively in this market. Businesses adept in providing similar consultancy services can find growth opportunities by leveraging such direct procurement avenues. Understanding public authority requirements and integrating into sub-central government initiatives can lead to extended engagements and further expansion into public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Interim Rail Manager

Notice Description

Resource to review and establish Bee Network Rail Integration as a formal Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038578-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,430 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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

P3A

Further Information

Notice Documents

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