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Lead Developer Resource

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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04 Nov 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Lead Developer Resource," involved services within the digital ticketing programmes industry. It was procured through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold status. The tender commenced with a start date for the contract on 1 October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026. Based in Manchester, the procurement falls under the service category of recruitment services, with key activities already reaching completion by the award and contract stages as of November 2025.

This contract award presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale companies specialising in recruitment services. The project requires a lead developer to support ongoing digital ticketing initiatives, offering a vital market entry point for firms keen on expanding their footprint in specialised service provision. Collaborative ventures with Transport for Greater Manchester can leverage technical skills and sector expertise, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced recruitment service providers to gain prominence and strengthen client bases in the digital services domain.

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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-05da54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071013-2025
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
£73,342 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
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

ROBERT WALTERS OPERATIONS

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