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title: "Greater Manchester Contractor Recruitment Services Framework (GMCRSF)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052376"
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# Greater Manchester Contractor Recruitment Services Framework (GMCRSF)

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052376

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is currently in the tender stage for the Greater Manchester Contractor Recruitment Services Framework (GMCRSF). This framework aims to streamline the procurement of recruitment services to address inefficiencies and improve service quality. TfGM seeks partners within recruitment agencies to provide contractor services across departments such as IT, Project Management, and more. The procurement method for this £60 million framework is selective, utilising a competitive flexible procedure. The framework encompasses 5 lots, each targeting a specialism like Project Delivery and Digital Technology, across locations within the UKD3 region. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 13th February 2026, with the award period ending on 2nd November 2026. The framework is designed to be operational for a period of four years, beginning in December 2026, covering Central Government and local agencies like Greater Manchester Police and Fire services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies, particularly those specialising in servicing public sector organisations, to secure long-term contracts and broaden their client base within the public realm. Agencies that possess expertise in areas such as project management, digital and technology services, transport-specific skills, commercial and financial advisory, and strategic transport services are particularly well-positioned to compete for these lots. By participating in this framework, businesses can expand their footprint across Greater Manchester's public services, offering their capabilities on a regional scale while fostering connections with key local governmental bodies. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria explicitly welcome their participation.

## Notice

TfGM is aiming to establish a corporate Greater Manchester Contractor Recruitment Services Framework (GMCRSF) and is seeking to partner with recruitment agencies. The aim is to streamline the procurement of agency services at TfGM, addressing existing inefficiencies and inconsistencies. This initiative seeks to enhance operational efficiencies, improve the quality-of-service delivery, and ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023. Currently, TfGM uses a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) of recruitment agencies to provide both permanent and contract personnel, covering positions from entry-level to management, across multiple departments such as IT, Project Management, Bus Services and Transport. The agencies on the PSL specialise in one or more professional areas. The Greater Manchester Contractor Recruitment Services Framework will be TfGM's preferred method for procuring contractor services. The proposed framework will encompass all contractor recruitment-related services required by TfGM over a four-year period and will be available for use across the entire organisation including GMCA, Greater Manchester councils, Fire service, and Greater Manchester Police. The framework will consist of 5 Lots and each Lot will cover a particular specialism.

### Lot Information

Project Delivery

Project Delivery is undertaken by the Projects Group department within Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). The team's goal is to develop and deliver projects and programmes throughout Greater Manchester. We do this through providing a range of mature project and programme management services to support the realisation of business benefits through the development and delivery of the TfGM change portfolio as well as supporting the wider Greater Manchester family. This lot will include but not be limited to Programme Management, Project Cost and Commercial Management, Project Controls and Risk Management Services. This may also include Business Change programmes/ projects and relevant roles from time to time as required by the organisation.

Digital, Data & Technology

The Information Systems team at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is responsible for strategy, delivery, support, and maintenance of TfGM's Digital and Technology Services that are used to run and manage the Greater Manchester Public Transport Network and TfGM. Digital and Technology roles are aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, reflecting the evolving skill sets and capabilities required to support a modern, digitally enabled transport network and organisation. This Lot covers the provision of digital and technology contractor services to support the planning, delivery, transformation, and ongoing support and maintenance of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) initiatives across TfGM.

Transport Specific Skills

This lot covers provision of contractors to support the professional advice and services required to undertake a wide range of operational and strategic network planning, design and management activities associated with operating a franchised bus network, as well as the provision and operation of on highways, tram and heavy rail transport. These tasks will support evidence building for policies, strategies, service interventions and projects, and must be completed in line with best practice and guidance from TfGM, the Department for Transport (DfT) and and other relevant bodies. Appropriate skills will be required across the range of network planning, design, operational and commercial functions, ensuring integrated and efficient transport solutions for Greater Manchester.

Commercial & Finance

Lot 4 of the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) Greater Manchester Contractor Recruitment Services Framework intends to provide access to highly skilled contractors who can deliver strategic commercial advice and financial services across the transport sector. This Lot aims to ensure TfGM has the flexibility to engage expert contractors capable of supporting strategic decision-making and delivering critical commercial and financial insights. These capabilities are essential for the effective planning, management, and delivery of Greater Manchester's transport network.

Transport Strategy

Lot 5 of the Greater Manchester Contractor Recruitment Services Framework intends to provide access to highly skilled contractors who can deliver strategic services across the full range of the transport sector - this may relate to single transport modes (such as specialist rail resource, supporting rail-specific planning, operations and strategy), to multi-modal problems and opportunities (such as growth or decarbonisation), or to specific thematic areas (for example, school bus provision). The Lot intends to provide access to a range of contractors who may either: undertake the work itself ('doing'); provide checks, peer reviews and audits to enable independent assurance and quality control ('assuring'); or participate in the formal decision-making process ('governing').

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000649-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 12:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000649-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 12:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000638-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 13:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026625-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000649-2026
  6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000638-2026
  6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026625-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
  TfGM are using Pro-Contract / The Chest for the management of this procurement. This is where the tender documents will be held and where suppliers must submit their bids. The Pro-Contract ref number is DN762147. If interested suppliers are not registered already on this e-sourcing portal, we recommend that they do so as soon as possible.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RegisterThePro-ContractrefnumberisDN762147.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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