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11 Aug 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Rail Programme Manager Requirement" was conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester, a public authority in the UK. The procurement falls within the services category and is located in the UKD region, with a focus on recruitment services. The process, tagged under the award and contract stages, was completed as of 11 August 2025. The tender was issued using a limited competition method, being below the threshold for greater competitive requirements, and covered critical aspects like delivery of a baseline integrated programme plan and contracts with technology providers. The contract starts from 1 July 2025, with potential renewals extending to June 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in programme management and recruitment services given the requirement to manage the GM Phase 1 PAYG programme. Specifically, large-scale enterprises capable of delivering technology-driven solutions and comprehensive project oversight would be well-suited to engage with this contract, as evidenced by the award to STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, a significant supplier in the industry. Engaging in such public sector contracts can enhance a business's profile and provide steady work over an extended period, contingent upon continued fulfilment of programme management needs.

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Notice Title

Rail Programme Manager Requirement

Notice Description

Manage the GM Phase 1 PAYG programme. Delivery of PCI and security approach, TfGM back office HLD, baselined Integrated Programme Plan. Contracts in place with tech providers. Deliver scheme rules and configuration and change impact assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058539
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047673-2025
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
£82,183 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Postcode Area
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 LLP

Further Information

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