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TfGM Value Added Reseller 2 (VAR2) - 2025

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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24 Jul 2025 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport For Greater Manchester (TfGM) has completed the procurement process for the "TfGM Value Added Reseller 2 (VAR2) - 2025" contract, with a focus on software supply services within the industry category classified under CPV code 72268000. The contracting authority engaged in a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098) Lot 3, with a contract period running from 21st July 2025 to 27th June 2026. The procurement has an estimated value of £2.7 million, aiming to ensure TfGM staff have the necessary software access. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award made to Bytes Software Services Ltd. The buyer is located in Manchester, with the delivery address bearing the postal code M1 3BG.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in software supply and support services, especially those interested in serving the public sector's technology needs. SMEs may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, as indicated by the tender's suitability assessment. The focus on forming collaborations within the public transport sector aligns with goals of enhancing service provision in a green and integrated transport system and fostering a skilled workforce. Businesses with expertise in software licensing and associated support services would be well-placed to pursue similar opportunities in upcoming procurement exercises by TfGM and other public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfGM Value Added Reseller 2 (VAR2) - 2025

Notice Description

TfGM have a requirement for the procurement of software licences, products and services, which are required in order to ensure TfGM staff can access the required software - this is done via a Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement. TfGM had a need to implement a short term contract (until June 2026) to provide the above service. Establishing a contract for a software VAR contract fits into the TfGM Business Plan Framework as it touches on two of the five objectives directly - Operate and sustain a safe, green customer-centric, integrated transport system and Build an inclusive, high performing organisation with a skilled and engaged workforce. TfGM undertook a competition exercise using CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098) Lot 3 - Software. The estimated (not guaranteed) spend over this contract term is PS2.7 million.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0b6ecd5-a4a7-4814-b938-d674d6b969be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd784a3-e110-43f3-9d46-2455166c430e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 27 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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