Planning

Software Value Added Reseller Services

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester, a sub-central government public authority in Manchester, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Software Value Added Reseller Services." This tender falls under the industry categories of software packages and IT services, and involves services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The planned procurement status indicates that significant activities and preparations are underway, with a future notice date set for 30th January 2026. The contract period is planned to start on 27th June 2026 and end on 26th June 2029, providing a substantial timeframe for the delivery of services required.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software resale services and IT consultancy. Organisations keen to expand their market presence in Greater Manchester, particularly those adept in leveraging technological solutions, will find this procurement promising. The process is inclusive of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an ideal venture for companies seeking to strengthen or establish their foothold in the public sector IT services market. Successful bidders will be strategically positioned to influence the technological advancements within the region, thereby supporting business growth and fostering long-term partnerships with a key governmental authority.

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Notice Title

Software Value Added Reseller Services

Notice Description

Contract for software value added reseller services. Note the scope, figures, dates, contract or framework durations included in this Notice are provisional only, and are subject to funding approvals and governance approvals, and may be subject to change as the requirement developments. TfGM reserves the right to vary or cancel this notice at any point as the project develops. TfGM use the e-tendering portal Pro-Contract to manage high value procurement activity. Details on how to register can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/register

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05237d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026633-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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