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Scrum Master Requirement

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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11 Aug 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester involves the requirement for a Scrum Master focusing on the FY25/26 Q2 development schedule. This tender falls within the services category, specifically recruitment services, under a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature. The contract, valued at £78,449 (gross £94,138), was awarded to STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, with a start date of 1st July 2025 and an end date of 31st December 2025, with the possibility of extensions up to July 2026. The procurement addresses the region of UKD in the United Kingdom.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those with expertise in managing and facilitating agile teams. Large-scale organisations with solid project management capabilities would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The contract structure allows for potential growth through extensions, making it appealing for organisations looking for stable, long-term partnerships with public authorities. Businesses that can provide competitive services under limited procurement conditions can leverage such opportunities for strategic growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Scrum Master Requirement

Notice Description

Lead the development team to deliver new features and technology enhancements prioritised for FY25/26 Q2. Facilitate team stand ups, sprint planning, sprint review and show and tells securing sign off from product owners/sponsors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058535
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047664-2025
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
£78,449 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 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

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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