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Yotra - Google Transit Services Agreement

Transport for Greater Manchester

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Jul 2026 at 09:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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16 Jun 2026 at 15:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Jun 2026 at 13:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has entered the "Yotra - Google Transit Services Agreement" with YOTRA LIMITED, focusing on enhancing digital ticketing solutions for travel schemes. The agreement supports concessionary and commercial travel schemes across Greater Manchester, promoting the adoption of digital passes on mobile devices. This contract, awarded using a direct procurement method due to Yotra's unique integration capabilities with Google technologies, was formalised on the 30th of June, 2026, with execution starting from the 29th of September, 2026, and lasting initially until the 27th of September, 2029. Located in Manchester, this procurement process, under telecommunications services, holds key significance as it aims to improve accessibility via Google Wallet, meeting regulatory requirements and aligning with technological advancements.

This tender opens significant avenues for businesses specialising in digital media integration, mobile technology, and telecommunications. By facilitating a seamless experience between transport-related apps and mobile operating systems, businesses proficient in these areas can tap into future opportunities that TfGM's initiatives might yield. While currently tailored to Google platforms through YOTRA's exclusive capabilities, similar projects will benefit businesses capable of innovating in smart ticketing and mobile solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and companies focusing on cutting-edge digital service integrations could find potential growth avenues, particularly if they offer niche technological solutions that align with public transport digitisation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Yotra - Google Transit Services Agreement

Notice Description

The efficient and effective delivery of Ticketing with respect to concessionary and commercial travel schemes across the Bee Network is of critical importance to TfGM, with enablement of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for the Elderly and Disabled, a regulatory requirement. Currently, customer participation in TfGM's concessionary or commercial travel schemes requires the application, processing and fulfilment and distribution of physical ITSO smart cards directly to each customer. These may then be used by each customer to secure the benefits of the relevant travel scheme and their entitlement. TfGM anticipates that in future, customer preferences will require an option to include the use of digital media (including for example mobile devices: phones, watches and other wearables) in accessing concessionary and commercial travel scheme entitlement and benefits. Additionally, following the introduction of the Bee Network App in 2023, it has become evident that better integration between the Bee Network App and mobile device operating systems will be required to meet customer expectations and enhance their experience Integration to mobile devices and implementation and delivery of a Digital Pass capability (enabled by Yotra Ltd) to enable customers to apply for commercial and concessionary passes and products, buy products, fulfil them directly to their mobile device and check journey history is therefore a key objective for TfGM and will require the establishment of contractual agreements between TfGM and those parties whose proprietary digital media wallets and platforms are required. This notice provides transparency around the reasons for this single source procurement of the Yotra Transit Services Agreement (with respect to the ITSO on Mobile Platform and the integration to Google applications and wallet), that will be established in conjunction with a Transit Operator Participation Agreement (with respect to the Google mobile application and wallet). The decision to enter into a new contract with Yotra Ltd with respect to the Yotra Transit Services Agreement is necessary for the following reasons: * only Yotra Ltd can facilitate integration with the Google technology required to enable TfGM customers to access concessionary and commercial products using the Google Wallet application.

Procurement Information

With respect to the Direct Award Justification, the ground relied upon under section 41(1) and Schedule 5 (as per Regulation 26(h) and (i) of the 2024 Regulations: Single Supplier - Paragraph 5 (Intellectual Property) and 6 (Absence of competition for technical reasons) of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023. No other economic operator is able to provide the Transit Services and to enable the Transit Operator Agreement provider (Google).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062078-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

YOTRA LIMITED

Further Information

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