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title: "TfGM Contentful Subscriptions"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
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# TfGM Contentful Subscriptions

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e271e00-88fa-442a-a039-20be6b170134

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Transport For Greater Manchester (TfGM) involves the provision of Contentful licences for managing the content of five websites and a mobile app. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the CPV code 48000000. The procurement method employed was "selective," executed as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract commenced on 22nd March 2026 and is set to continue until 21st March 2030, valued at £398,072. Award of the contract was completed on 19th March 2026, with Cantarus Limited being selected as the supplier. This process reached the "award" stage by May 2026 with TfGM's location specified at 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M13BG.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software systems and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Cantarus Limited, are well-positioned to leverage such tenders due to TfGM’s emphasis on suitability for SMEs. The structured framework agreement allows well-prepared businesses to engage effectively, offering potential for substantial business growth through long-term service provision. By participating in such processes, businesses can expand their experience and reputation within the public sector technology marketplace, positioning them advantageously for future opportunities.

## Notice

TfGM uses a headless content management system (CMS), Contentful to manage the content of 5 websites (including tfgm.com) and the Bee Network mobile app. TfGM require a compliant method to source the Contentful licences and therefore a G-Cloud 14 exercise was undertaken to find a suitable supplier for providing these licences to TfGM. Following the G-Cloud 14 process as outlined by the CCS led TfGM to the supplier has been chosen now. This is a 3+1 term contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040c9ad1-0d2b-457c-8fbb-1ba85166f9d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £398,072 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £398,072 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CANTARUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040c9ad1-0d2b-457c-8fbb-1ba85166f9d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040c9ad1-0d2b-457c-8fbb-1ba85166f9d5
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

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