---
title: "Solution Architect Resource"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da21"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da21.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2025-11-04"
---

# Solution Architect Resource

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da21

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, located at 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, has completed a procurement process titled "Solution Architect Resource". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on solution architecture expertise for the Rail PAYG Programme. The contract was awarded on 18th July 2025 to STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, a large supplier based in London. The procurement method used was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold limited competition, and the procurement was finalised with an active contract period from 21st July 2025 to 31st January 2026, with a potential extension option until 31st July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services within the IT and transport sectors. Companies that offer innovative solutions in solution architecture and possess a strong portfolio in IT consultancies for public sector programmes stand to gain considerably. As Transport for Greater Manchester seeks solutions for their Rail PAYG Programme, businesses can leverage this engagement to showcase expertise and expand their footprint in the public sector transport industry. The procurement, focused on a specific and strategic segment within the UK market, encourages businesses with scalable operations to deliver value-driven solutions actively.

## Notice

Solution Architecture expertise for the Rail PAYG Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070938-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,647 |

## 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

- 4 Nov 2025 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070938-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070938-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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