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UX Designer Resource

Transport for Greater Manchester

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24 Sep 2026 at 11:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester bought UX design expertise for a digital ticketing project. The requirement was for a UX designer resource, rather than a wider design or technology service. The work supports the design of the project’s ticketing experience. The procurement was classified under recruitment services, reflecting the sourcing of specialist personnel. The award identifies delivery in the United Kingdom; no more specific delivery location is stated. This is relevant to suppliers that provide UX design specialists or recruit and supply digital product design professionals for public-sector projects, particularly those with experience in ticketing or other customer-facing digital services.

The procurement is complete and a supplier has been selected. Transport for Greater Manchester used a below-threshold limited competition. Rullion Limited was awarded the contract, which was signed on 3 June 2026. The contract runs from 3 June to 30 November 2026, with a maximum possible end date of 31 July 2027. Its value is £156,162.36 excluding VAT (£195,202.80 including VAT). The contract is active and includes the possibility of renewal for further UX design resource on the digital project. The procurement had one lot. No award criteria or detailed evaluation basis are provided in the available process information.

This award shows that Transport for Greater Manchester buys dedicated UX design resource to support digital ticketing work, and that it used a limited competition for this below-threshold requirement. Suppliers seeking to compete for similar work should be able to provide suitably experienced UX designers who can contribute directly to a live digital product project. Relevant strengths include user research, interaction and service design, prototyping, accessibility-aware design and collaboration with product, engineering and transport teams; these are practical capabilities for this type of assignment, rather than stated mandatory criteria. Recruitment and specialist staffing providers may also be well placed, as the contract was classified as recruitment services and awarded to a large supplier. Credibility will depend on sourcing and supplying an individual with appropriate digital UX experience and the capacity to support the project through its delivery period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UX Designer Resource

Notice Description

Requirement for UX Designer resource on a Ticketing Digital Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077960
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090507-2026
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
£156,162 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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