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Greater Manchester Contractor Recruitment Services Framework (GMCRSF)

Transport for Greater Manchester · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 08:56.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV79600000 — Recruitment services

Lots

  • Project Delivery£16.8m
  • Digital, Data & Technology£34.8m
  • Transport Specific Skills£6m
  • Commercial & Finance£1.2m
  • Transport Strategy£1.8m

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • 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.Open source ↗

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN762147
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
13 Feb 2026, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Please refer to the procurement specific questionnaire available from the noted Pro Contract ePortal.

Covered By

GPA

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Description
Please refer to the Rebate Mechanism within the tender documentation published on ProContract.
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-052376

Type

win

Relative Value

Proportion
0.01
Monetary Value
award

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
15
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
Greater Manchester Combined Authority the Borough of Bolton the Metropolitan Borough of Bury the Council of the City of Manchester Oldham Borough Council Rochdale Metropolitan Council the Council of the City of Salford the Metropolitan Borough Council of Stockport the Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Trafford Borough Council Wigan Borough Council Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service GMP and Transport for Greater Manchester (where Transport for Greater Manchester are themselves not the Customer)
Description
Upon the award of the Framework, the selection process for the award the contracts will be both Direct Award and Mini-competition.

Buyer Location Restrictions

Entry 1

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKD3

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
30 Jan 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
2 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Project Delivery
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
20,160,000
Amount
16,800,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Qualitative
Description
Qualitative elements including Social Value are fully detailed within the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Quantitative
Description
Price criterion as fully detailed with the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Digital, Data & Technology
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
41,760,000
Amount
34,800,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Qualitative
Description
Qualitative elements including Social Value are fully detailed within the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Quantitative
Description
Price criterion as fully detailed with the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Transport Specific Skills
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
7,200,000
Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Qualitative
Description
Qualitative elements including Social Value are fully detailed within the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Quantitative
Description
Price criterion as fully detailed with the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Commercial & Finance
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,440,000
Amount
1,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Qualitative
Description
Qualitative elements including Social Value are fully detailed within the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Quantitative
Description
Price criterion as fully detailed with the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Transport Strategy
Description
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').
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,160,000
Amount
1,800,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Qualitative
Description
Qualitative elements including Social Value are fully detailed within the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Quantitative
Description
Price criterion as fully detailed with the draft ITT documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79600000
Description
Recruitment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79600000
Description
Recruitment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79600000
Description
Recruitment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79600000
Description
Recruitment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79600000
Description
Recruitment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
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.
Entry 3
Id
000649-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
6 Jan 2026, 12:32
Format
text/html

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
The PIN and preliminary market notice have been published under PCR 2015.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Transport for Greater Manchester
Id
GB-PPON-PNJQ-2746-NWYT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNJQ-2746-NWYT

Address

Street Address
2 Piccadilly Place
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M1 3BG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD33

Contact

Name
Ioana Maier

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Manchester · UKD33 · M1 3BG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD3 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 000638-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 000649-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·