---
title: "Contactless Programme - Test Analyst Requirement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0557d5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2025-07-02"
---

# Contactless Programme - Test Analyst Requirement

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0557d5

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester has completed the award for a service contract titled "Contactless Programme - Test Analyst Requirement," focusing on manual test execution for digital pass applications and mobile smartcards. The procurement, with legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, was conducted through a limited method, emphasizing below-threshold competition. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period extending from 1st June to 30th June 2025. The successful supplier, STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, is tasked with providing recruitment services within the UKD region, a decision formalised on 30th May 2025. The contracting authority operates from Manchester, highlighting opportunities within the digital and smart technology sector.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in technology services, particularly those specialising in testing and analytics for digital and mobile platforms. Businesses that offer niche recruitment services will find this contract particularly pertinent, as it requires specific test analyst expertise. The buyer, Transport for Greater Manchester, is a sub-central government public authority, suggesting that similar future opportunities may arise as part of their ongoing digital efforts. Companies with experience in supplying large-scale public sector contracts could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in executing projects that support digital transformation initiatives. The focus on potential renewals for ticketing programme testing indicates opportunities for sustained engagements beyond the initial contract term.

## Notice

Manual test execution within the Insights and Analytics workstream, supporting digital pass applications and mobile smartcards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036916-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,453 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STHREE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 15:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036916-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036916-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sthree.com/en-gb
- http://www.tfgm.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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