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TfGM AS400 2025/26 Support and Hosting

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 10:31

Tender

30 May 2025 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) seeking a supplier to provide AS400 hosting and support services for the 2025/26 period. The procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category and is expected to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The process was initiated using an open procedure, allowing competitive bidding, with the contract award set for 2nd September 2025 and a potential contract start date of 6th October 2025. This contracting process has moved through the tender stage and reached completion with the award notice published, marking key dates and adherence to procedures.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in hosting and supporting AS400 systems. The selected supplier, Wiz Digital Services Limited, an SME from Cork, Ireland, reflects the opportunity for small and medium enterprises to successfully compete. Businesses that offer comprehensive managed services, and possess the capability to handle complex IT contracts, are well-suited for such opportunities, potentially leveraging existing skills to expand their portfolio with public authority projects like this one. Additionally, the possible contract extension offers sustained engagement and revenue prospect for prepared vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfGM AS400 2025/26 Support and Hosting

Notice Description

TfGM are looking for a partner to provide AS400 hosting and support services. The chosen supplier must be able to provide both the hosting and the support services required and have the required expertise to manage the TfGM contract to a suitable level. This will be a 1+1 contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The single optional extension year may be taken up if the need for the service continues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052945
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053087-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIZ DIGITAL SERVICES

Further Information

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