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Test Analyst Requirement

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded a contract for "Test Analyst Requirement" services. The procurement, classified under recruitment services, had limited competition and fell below the threshold. Located in Manchester, UK, the buying organisation conducted this procurement to produce a test plan, scripts, and execute tests for several new initiatives including the Contactless PAYG and Metrolink Inspection enhancements. The contract has been awarded to STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, starting on 1st July 2025 and anticipated to end on 31st December 2025, with possible extensions up to February 2027, depending on additional testing requirements. The total contract value is £62,795 gross, with the main contract in active status as of the signing date.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those experienced in delivering test analysis and quality assurance services within public transport systems. Companies that can offer innovative, efficient, and reliable testing solutions will find this an attractive opportunity, especially if they can demonstrate proven expertise in similar public infrastructure projects. The successful bidder will have the chance to establish a relationship with a major public authority, potentially leading to further opportunities as TfGM continues to advance its transport initiatives and systems through similar procurement projects. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in managing complex contracts within this sector would be well-suited to compete in future endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Analyst Requirement

Notice Description

Produce the I&A test plan, test scripts, execute tests and report results for - New Contactless PAYG IVR/PAR. New Metrolink Inspection Grace/Same stop Double Tap. New Digital Pass Our Pass / 18-21. New FY 25/26 Q2 Priority Enhancement,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058481
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047392-2025
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
£52,329 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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