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Software Engineer in Test Resource

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has completed a procurement process titled "Software Engineer in Test Resource," aimed at providing technical services for multiple digital ticketing programmes. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, and was conducted through a limited competition method below the threshold. The location for delivery is the UKD region in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Robert Walters Operations Limited, with services commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The initial signing of the contract occurred on 29th September 2025, valued at £83,680.03 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in the technical recruitment sector. With a focus on delivering highly skilled technical resources for complex digital projects, companies that possess a robust network of software engineering professionals and expertise in government contracts would find this opportunity beneficial. Additionally, firms located within the UK may have an advantage, given the localised delivery requirements specified in the contract. This tender not only bolsters business portfolios but also fosters potential future collaborations with public authorities like Transport for Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

Software Engineer in Test Resource

Notice Description

Technical resource required to work on several digital Ticketing programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071366-2025
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
£69,733 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 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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