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Digital Pass - Senior Delivery Manager Requirement

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has awarded a contract to GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED for the provision of a Digital Pass - Senior Delivery Manager Requirement. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, with a focus on technology and business change, including the Smartcard alignment. The contract, spanning from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025, is part of a limited competition procurement method. Although currently in the award stage, the contract status is active, and there is an option for extension up to May 2026 if further requirements arise. The project is located within the United Kingdom's UKD region, supporting the country’s digital transformation initiatives. The contract gross value is £109,200.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in digital transformation and project management within the public sector. Companies engaged in technology integration, business change management, and digital service delivery could benefit from participating in similar future tenders. Large organisations with capabilities in executing comprehensive projects that encompass both digital and non-digital integrations, such as Smartcard systems in public transport, are well-suited to compete in these bidding processes. Additionally, firms experienced in working with public authorities and capable of aligning their solutions with strategic governmental objectives stand to gain substantial growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Pass - Senior Delivery Manager Requirement

Notice Description

Digital Pass Programme Delivery: incorporating technology and business change including alignment with non-digital and Smartcard. Lead the close out of the programme and deliver the handover to operations including the transfer of technology and business change assets. Migration Programme Delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05846c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047366-2025
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
£91,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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