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TfGM Contentful Subscriptions

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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08 May 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Transport For Greater Manchester (TfGM) involves the provision of Contentful licences for managing the content of five websites and a mobile app. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the CPV code 48000000. The procurement method employed was "selective," executed as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract commenced on 22nd March 2026 and is set to continue until 21st March 2030, valued at £398,072. Award of the contract was completed on 19th March 2026, with Cantarus Limited being selected as the supplier. This process reached the "award" stage by May 2026 with TfGM's location specified at 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M13BG.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software systems and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Cantarus Limited, are well-positioned to leverage such tenders due to TfGM’s emphasis on suitability for SMEs. The structured framework agreement allows well-prepared businesses to engage effectively, offering potential for substantial business growth through long-term service provision. By participating in such processes, businesses can expand their experience and reputation within the public sector technology marketplace, positioning them advantageously for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

TfGM Contentful Subscriptions

Notice Description

TfGM uses a headless content management system (CMS), Contentful to manage the content of 5 websites (including tfgm.com) and the Bee Network mobile app. TfGM require a compliant method to source the Contentful licences and therefore a G-Cloud 14 exercise was undertaken to find a suitable supplier for providing these licences to TfGM. Following the G-Cloud 14 process as outlined by the CCS led TfGM to the supplier has been chosen now. This is a 3+1 term contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e271e00-88fa-442a-a039-20be6b170134
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040c9ad1-0d2b-457c-8fbb-1ba85166f9d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£398,072 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£398,072 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANTARUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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