---
title: "Test Analyst Requirement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058481"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058481.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2025-08-08"
---

# Test Analyst Requirement

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058481

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded a contract for "Test Analyst Requirement" services. The procurement, classified under recruitment services, had limited competition and fell below the threshold. Located in Manchester, UK, the buying organisation conducted this procurement to produce a test plan, scripts, and execute tests for several new initiatives including the Contactless PAYG and Metrolink Inspection enhancements. The contract has been awarded to STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, starting on 1st July 2025 and anticipated to end on 31st December 2025, with possible extensions up to February 2027, depending on additional testing requirements. The total contract value is £62,795 gross, with the main contract in active status as of the signing date.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those experienced in delivering test analysis and quality assurance services within public transport systems. Companies that can offer innovative, efficient, and reliable testing solutions will find this an attractive opportunity, especially if they can demonstrate proven expertise in similar public infrastructure projects. The successful bidder will have the chance to establish a relationship with a major public authority, potentially leading to further opportunities as TfGM continues to advance its transport initiatives and systems through similar procurement projects. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in managing complex contracts within this sector would be well-suited to compete in future endeavours.

## Notice

Produce the I&A test plan, test scripts, execute tests and report results for - New Contactless PAYG IVR/PAR. New Metrolink Inspection Grace/Same stop Double Tap. New Digital Pass Our Pass / 18-21. New FY 25/26 Q2 Priority Enhancement,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047392-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,329 |

## 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

- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047392-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047392-2025
  8th August 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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