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TfGM MS SharePoint & Power Platform Support 2026

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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06 Mar 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) involved the award of a contract for "TfGM MS SharePoint & Power Platform Support 2026." It falls under the software support services category and is located in the UKD3 region. This procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically through the Crown Commercial Service TG-Cloud 14 Framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. The process concluded in the award stage, with the contract signed on 9 December 2025. Valto Limited has been selected as the supplier to deliver the services, with the agreement valued at £212,500.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform service support, emphasising both reactive and proactive maintenance. Given the reliance on the CCS framework, it is particularly suited to businesses already included in the framework, such as SMEs. Companies with strong technical expertise in Microsoft architecture, administration, and best practices can leverage such contracts to expand their profile and services within the public sector. The proactive support requirement suggests opportunities for businesses focusing on system optimization and security updates, potentially fostering long-term client relationships with TfGM.

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Notice Title

TfGM MS SharePoint & Power Platform Support 2026

Notice Description

TfGM utilised the Crown Commercial Service TG-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement to source a supplier for this service. Only suppliers on this framework and that were shortlisted, were included in the procurement process and so were only able to apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TfGM required a cloud-based solution to meet its Microsoft (MS) SharePoint and Power Platform support needs. The supplier will provide an agreed number of days of support (reactive and proactive) per annum. Any excess days will be used to support TfGM projects OR carried over to the next year's allowance (by agreement). TfGM utilised the Crown Commercial Service TG-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement to source a supplier for this service. Only suppliers on this framework and that were shortlisted, were included in the procurement process and so were only able to apply. This is a 2+1 term contract. The supplier will have the relevant experience and be able to provide comprehensive support services for Microsoft SharePoint Online and Power Platform, encompassing (amongst other things) the key following points: * Reactive Support: This shall include break-fix support, troubleshooting, incident management, and resolution of SharePoint and Power Platform related issues reported by TfGM users. * Proactive Support: This shall include system monitoring, performance optimisation, security updates, and preventative maintenance activities while adhering to TfGM Change Management process to ensure the smooth operation of the SharePoint and Power Platform environments. * Technical Expertise: The vendor shall possess a strong understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform architecture, administration, and best practices.

Procurement Information

A CCS framework (G-Cloud14) was used and as a result, there was no requirement to for a call to competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£212,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALTO

Further Information

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