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TfGM VALUE ADDED RESELLER (VAR) 2026

Transport for Greater Manchester

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) procured software licences, products and associated services through a value-added reseller (VAR). The supplier provides third-party software and related products as integrated, tailored solutions, supporting TfGM staff to access the software they need. The requirement can include product expertise, logistics, installation, training, consultation and assessment to help identify suitable solutions. The service category is software-related services (CPV 72260000). Delivery is associated with Manchester, England.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Softcat Plc on 14 July 2026. The award value is £9.2 million, with the contract period running from 5 October 2026 to 5 October 2029. TfGM ran a selective competition as a call-off from the Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework, under its software lot. The tender deadline was 15 June 2026. The procurement was for services and was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award data records an active award; no separate contract record is included.

For suppliers tracking future requirements from TfGM, this award demonstrates demand for a single reseller able to supply and integrate third-party software licences and products, rather than simply provide standalone software. A credible competitor would need to combine access to relevant software products with the technical expertise to tailor solutions to TfGM's operational needs, and the capacity to manage supply and logistics. Installation and user training, together with consultation and assessment that help define requirements, are also relevant capabilities. The contract was delivered through a framework call-off competition, so experience operating within that route and responding to a defined software requirement would support a supplier’s position when TfGM next needs comparable reseller services. The buyer identified SMEs and VCSEs as suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfGM VALUE ADDED RESELLER (VAR) 2026

Notice Description

TfGM have a requirement for the procurement of software licences, products and services, which are needed to ensure TfGM staff can access the necessary software, via a Value-Added Reseller ("VAR") agreement. A VAR is a single supplier organisation that adds features or services to an existing third-party product (the licence or software that is being purchased from the developer). It then resells the integrated, customized solution to an end-user or consumer. VARs add features or services to software and hardware products. They then resell these products to end users as turnkey solutions. Organisations such as TfGM often need to replace old hardware and software or create new systems. This process can be difficult, especially if the user or business does not have the requisite knowledge. VARs support organisations in this by selling products, expertise, and logistics. VARs commonly offer hardware and software packages designed for specific tasks, such as point of sale or cloud storage. VARs that offer these turnkey systems usually provide installation, training, VARs often have expertise in specialised markets. They may offer consultation and assessment services to customers for instance. These services help the customer discover their needs. The VAR can then offer an appropriate solution. TfGM undertook a competition via the RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Service 2 framework, Lot 3 (Software) to find a supplier for this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec032f75-4b08-4fd2-bd26-2c6488364039
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa148-35a1-42b4-bb74-1aa0492d9a44
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Postcode Area
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

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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