Tender

TfGM Sponsorship Agency Services Framework

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 10:56

Planning

12 Mar 2025 at 14:34

Planning

12 Mar 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester is seeking to establish a Sponsorship Agency Services Framework to enhance its non-fare revenue streams with the aim of reducing the public financial burden and investing in the transport network. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage with key services required, including market research, advertising, marketing consultancy, and public relations. The tender is open under the procurement reference DN767153, with a submission deadline set for 4 August 2025. This procurement is categorised as a service within the UKD3 region, providing opportunities for participation in an open procedure auction with a contract value capped at £960,000 GBP gross.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, sponsorship acquisition, and public relations. Suitable candidates, particularly those experienced in managing sponsorship assets and forming strategic brand relationships, will find this framework particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises have been identified as suitable participants, providing an opportunity to compete for call-off contracts through direct awards or further competition within a competitive environment. Such an opportunity allows qualified businesses to establish long-term partnerships, leverage TfGM's diverse asset portfolio, and potentially secure a place within a closed framework with up to six participants, paving the way for steady business growth over the initial contract term and possible extensions.

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Notice Title

TfGM Sponsorship Agency Services Framework

Notice Description

TfGM has an ongoing requirement to grow incremental non-fare revenue streams to reduce the burden on the public purse and re-invest into the transport network. This procurement covers the provision of a Sponsorship Agency Services Framework, covering a range of services related to sponsorship acquisition, including; - objective, evidence-based, robust evaluation and valuation of assets and benchmarking of opportunities within the market - identification of potential sponsorship assets within TfGM's portfolio and ad-hoc assessment of any in-coming enquiries from brands/agencies - the relevant brand relationships to help inform and support their strategic planning and get opportunities out to the market - Sales resource to lead and support on negotiations to secure sales - Contract management and potential account management support for sponsorships on an on-going basis This contract will be tendered via TfGM's procurement portal, ProContract, under project reference DN767153. Suppliers can register, free of charge using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The extension period is to be determined through contractual extension provisions and to be mutually agreed between both parties.

Planning Information

Through this procurement process, TfGM is engaging with potential suppliers to participate in a preliminary market engagement exercise, to provide TfGM with an understanding of the current sponsorship marketplace, the optimum ways of working with agencies to maximise income and provide examples of the tools and skills agencies have, to support TfGM's in-house team. This market engagement exercise will be conducted via the ProContract procurement portal. Suppliers can register for free using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. Upon registration, the market engagement information (including an RFI and details on how to submit responses) can be found using the following project reference: DN767153. Market engagement responses are required by no later than 4pm on Monday 31st March 2025, via the ProContract portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035716-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Mark McCue
Contact Email
mark.mccue@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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