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title: "TfGM Value Added Reseller 2 (VAR2) - 2025"
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# TfGM Value Added Reseller 2 (VAR2) - 2025

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0b6ecd5-a4a7-4814-b938-d674d6b969be

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## Summary

Transport For Greater Manchester (TfGM) has completed the procurement process for the "TfGM Value Added Reseller 2 (VAR2) - 2025" contract, with a focus on software supply services within the industry category classified under CPV code 72268000. The contracting authority engaged in a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098) Lot 3, with a contract period running from 21st July 2025 to 27th June 2026. The procurement has an estimated value of £2.7 million, aiming to ensure TfGM staff have the necessary software access. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award made to Bytes Software Services Ltd. The buyer is located in Manchester, with the delivery address bearing the postal code M1 3BG.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in software supply and support services, especially those interested in serving the public sector's technology needs. SMEs may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, as indicated by the tender's suitability assessment. The focus on forming collaborations within the public transport sector aligns with goals of enhancing service provision in a green and integrated transport system and fostering a skilled workforce. Businesses with expertise in software licensing and associated support services would be well-placed to pursue similar opportunities in upcoming procurement exercises by TfGM and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

TfGM have a requirement for the procurement of software licences, products and services, which are required in order to ensure TfGM staff can access the required software - this is done via a Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement. TfGM had a need to implement a short term contract (until June 2026) to provide the above service. Establishing a contract for a software VAR contract fits into the TfGM Business Plan Framework as it touches on two of the five objectives directly - Operate and sustain a safe, green customer-centric, integrated transport system and Build an inclusive, high performing organisation with a skilled and engaged workforce. TfGM undertook a competition exercise using CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098) Lot 3 - Software. The estimated (not guaranteed) spend over this contract term is PS2.7 million.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd784a3-e110-43f3-9d46-2455166c430e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 27 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| 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 | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd784a3-e110-43f3-9d46-2455166c430e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd784a3-e110-43f3-9d46-2455166c430e
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

## Provenance

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