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Solution Architect Resource

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, located at 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, has completed a procurement process titled "Solution Architect Resource". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on solution architecture expertise for the Rail PAYG Programme. The contract was awarded on 18th July 2025 to STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, a large supplier based in London. The procurement method used was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold limited competition, and the procurement was finalised with an active contract period from 21st July 2025 to 31st January 2026, with a potential extension option until 31st July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services within the IT and transport sectors. Companies that offer innovative solutions in solution architecture and possess a strong portfolio in IT consultancies for public sector programmes stand to gain considerably. As Transport for Greater Manchester seeks solutions for their Rail PAYG Programme, businesses can leverage this engagement to showcase expertise and expand their footprint in the public sector transport industry. The procurement, focused on a specific and strategic segment within the UK market, encourages businesses with scalable operations to deliver value-driven solutions actively.

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Notice Title

Solution Architect Resource

Notice Description

Solution Architecture expertise for the Rail PAYG Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070938-2025
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
£88,647 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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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