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Product Owner Requirement

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has concluded a procurement process titled "Product Owner Requirement" under the services industry category, specifically focusing on recruitment services, as part of their Active Travel Programme. The process, initiated as a tender, has progressed to the award stage with an active contract. The procurement, conducted through a limited method due to its below-threshold nature, covers the Greater Manchester region, specifically addressing the needs within UKD33 and UKD34. Key dates include the start of the contract on 15th December 2025 and its conclusion on 31st May 2026, with an option for extension to January 2027, if necessary. The contract was signed on 11th December 2025. Transport for Greater Manchester's contact point for this procurement is available via procurement@tfgm.com.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms engaged in providing temporary recruitment services. Companies specialising in staffing and recruitment services should find this contract particularly beneficial, as it encompasses project management roles crucial to executing the Active Travel Programme. Large service providers, like RULLION LIMITED, who have been awarded the current contract, illustrate the potential for businesses to leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint in public sector engagements. This contract, valued at GBP 171,600, presents a competitive yet targeted opportunity for businesses aiming to collaborate with a major public authority such as Transport for Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

Product Owner Requirement

Notice Description

Temporary Product Owner services are required on the Active Travel Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004733-2026
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
£171,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 May 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

RULLION

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