Award

TfGM Journey Planning Tool

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Award

22 May 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has successfully completed the procurement process for a cloud-based journey planning tool, awarded under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud Framework Agreement. This contract, valued at £1,642,000 GBP, involves the provision of industry-specific software and will span from 1st May 2026 until 31st October 2027. Located in Manchester, the software package will support TfGM’s Bee Network app, enhancing journey planning services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework, and a single supplier, You. Smart. Thing. Limited, was directly awarded the contract on 17th April 2026, with the award notice published on 22nd May 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing cloud-based software solutions within the transport sector. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria and the use of the G-Cloud Framework, which often streamlines the procurement process for smaller firms. Companies operating in the technology and software development industries, especially those focusing on transport and journey optimization services, will find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolios and increasing their influence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

TfGM Journey Planning Tool

Notice Description

TfGM required a cloud based solution to meet its journey planning needs. TfGM has sourced a single supplier by undertaking a Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud Framework Agreement. TfGM offer a journey planning tool as part of its Bee Network app. This will be a 18 month + 6 month term contract with the extension period being optional.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f39dbf6f-de21-440b-8387-cb00d7df61c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bc3bfa-1bbd-4ea4-8411-6b2ba9ddbe1d
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,642,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,642,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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

YOU. SMART. THING.

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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