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title: "TfGM Journey Planning Tool"
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# TfGM Journey Planning Tool

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f39dbf6f-de21-440b-8387-cb00d7df61c5

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has successfully completed the procurement process for a cloud-based journey planning tool, awarded under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud Framework Agreement. This contract, valued at £1,642,000 GBP, involves the provision of industry-specific software and will span from 1st May 2026 until 31st October 2027. Located in Manchester, the software package will support TfGM’s Bee Network app, enhancing journey planning services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework, and a single supplier, You. Smart. Thing. Limited, was directly awarded the contract on 17th April 2026, with the award notice published on 22nd May 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing cloud-based software solutions within the transport sector. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria and the use of the G-Cloud Framework, which often streamlines the procurement process for smaller firms. Companies operating in the technology and software development industries, especially those focusing on transport and journey optimization services, will find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolios and increasing their influence in the public sector market.

## Notice

TfGM required a cloud based solution to meet its journey planning needs. TfGM has sourced a single supplier by undertaking a Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud Framework Agreement. TfGM offer a journey planning tool as part of its Bee Network app. This will be a 18 month + 6 month term contract with the extension period being optional.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bc3bfa-1bbd-4ea4-8411-6b2ba9ddbe1d |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,642,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,642,000 |
| 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 | YOU. SMART. THING. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bc3bfa-1bbd-4ea4-8411-6b2ba9ddbe1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bc3bfa-1bbd-4ea4-8411-6b2ba9ddbe1d
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

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