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Lead Developer Resource

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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04 Nov 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester, a sub-central government authority located at 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, has completed a procurement process for the "Lead Developer Resource" contract under the industry category of recruitment services. The tender focused on services related to digital Ticketing Programmes, executed through a limited procurement method that allows for below-threshold competition. The procurement process culminated in an award on 29th September 2025, with the contract commencement on 1st October 2025 and completion by 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £87,172.80, with a net amount of £72,644.00.

The awarded contract to Rullion Limited, a large firm based in Altrincham, embodies a significant opportunity for business growth, especially for companies specialising in recruitment and IT services. Businesses proficient in digital solutions for ticketing systems are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future projects, enabling them to bolster their service offerings within public sector digital transformations. The procurement presents a strategic entry point into government contracts for firms aiming to expand their portfolio within the Greater Manchester region.

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Notice Title

Lead Developer Resource

Notice Description

The Lead Developer Resource is required to work on several digital Ticketing Programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071008-2025
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
£72,644 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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

RULLION

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