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title: "Solution Architect - PAYG"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0557da"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2025-07-02"
---

# Solution Architect - PAYG

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

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester recently concluded a procurement process titled "Solution Architect - PAYG," focusing on recruitment services within the services sector. This procurement was associated with a requirement within their Ticketing team for a Solution Architect to contribute to the PAYG programme. The procurement method employed was limited, indicative of a below-threshold, restricted competition. A contract was awarded to STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract period spanned from 1st April 2025 to 30th April 2025, with a gross contract value of £15,930.94. The procurement process is in the concluding award stage and the contract is currently active. Key details were published on 2nd July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses operating in recruitment and solution architecture services, particularly those with experience in public transportation and payment systems. Companies capable of providing specialist expertise in IT architecture, system integration, and programme management would find themselves well-equipped to compete in similar future opportunities. Engagements like these open avenues for collaboration with public authorities, offering potential for long-term relationships and visibility in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

There is a requirement within the Ticketing team for a Solution Architect resource for the PAYG programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036922-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,275 |

## 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 15:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036922-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036922-2025
  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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