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title: "TfGM VALUE ADDED RESELLER (VAR) 2026"
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# TfGM VALUE ADDED RESELLER (VAR) 2026

Buyer: Transport for Greater Manchester  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec032f75-4b08-4fd2-bd26-2c6488364039

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) procured software licences, products and associated services through a value-added reseller (VAR). The supplier provides third-party software and related products as integrated, tailored solutions, supporting TfGM staff to access the software they need. The requirement can include product expertise, logistics, installation, training, consultation and assessment to help identify suitable solutions. The service category is software-related services (CPV 72260000). Delivery is associated with Manchester, England.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Softcat Plc on 14 July 2026. The award value is £9.2 million, with the contract period running from 5 October 2026 to 5 October 2029. TfGM ran a selective competition as a call-off from the Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework, under its software lot. The tender deadline was 15 June 2026. The procurement was for services and was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award data records an active award; no separate contract record is included.

For suppliers tracking future requirements from TfGM, this award demonstrates demand for a single reseller able to supply and integrate third-party software licences and products, rather than simply provide standalone software. A credible competitor would need to combine access to relevant software products with the technical expertise to tailor solutions to TfGM's operational needs, and the capacity to manage supply and logistics. Installation and user training, together with consultation and assessment that help define requirements, are also relevant capabilities. The contract was delivered through a framework call-off competition, so experience operating within that route and responding to a defined software requirement would support a supplier’s position when TfGM next needs comparable reseller services. The buyer identified SMEs and VCSEs as suitable.

## Notice

TfGM have a requirement for the procurement of software licences, products and services, which are needed to ensure TfGM staff can access the necessary software, via a Value-Added Reseller ("VAR") agreement. A VAR is a single supplier organisation that adds features or services to an existing third-party product (the licence or software that is being purchased from the developer). It then resells the integrated, customized solution to an end-user or consumer. VARs add features or services to software and hardware products. They then resell these products to end users as turnkey solutions. Organisations such as TfGM often need to replace old hardware and software or create new systems. This process can be difficult, especially if the user or business does not have the requisite knowledge. VARs support organisations in this by selling products, expertise, and logistics. VARs commonly offer hardware and software packages designed for specific tasks, such as point of sale or cloud storage. VARs that offer these turnkey systems usually provide installation, training, VARs often have expertise in specialised markets. They may offer consultation and assessment services to customers for instance. These services help the customer discover their needs. The VAR can then offer an appropriate solution. TfGM undertook a competition via the RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Service 2 framework, Lot 3 (Software) to find a supplier for this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa148-35a1-42b4-bb74-1aa0492d9a44 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,200,000 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Softcat Plc |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2026 at 07:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa148-35a1-42b4-bb74-1aa0492d9a44
- 9 Oct 2026 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa148-35a1-42b4-bb74-1aa0492d9a44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa148-35a1-42b4-bb74-1aa0492d9a44
  9th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

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