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Market Factor Supplement Review 2025

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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03 Nov 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Market Factor Supplement Review 2025" has been completed by Transport for Greater Manchester, a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The tender pertains to data analysis services, and the procurement was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition. Located in Manchester, the awarded contract began on 24th October 2025 and is set to end on 31st January 2026. The total value is £46,200 gross, awarded to KORN FERRY (UK) LIMITED, a large business based in London, under the main procurement category of services. This process was initiated to address specific recruitment or retention challenges by employing market-benchmarked information.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in data analysis services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and insights into market trends could leverage this to expand their service offerings in the public sector. The absence of competition in this procurement process illustrates the potential for robust, specialised providers to establish significant footholds by delivering high-quality, critical services on time. Businesses with expertise in temporary salary adjustments and market benchmarking procedures would find similar opportunities beneficial for continued growth.

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Notice Title

Market Factor Supplement Review 2025

Notice Description

Market Factor Supplement (MFS) is a temporary additional payment made on top of the standard salary for a role, used to address specific recruitment or retention challenges. The proposed outcome is to use the collated information, benchmarked across roles in the market to make decisions on the appropriate amount to apply to applicable roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070406-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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

KORN FERRY (UK

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