--- title: "Network Planning, Bus Optimisation and Timetabling Decision Support Software" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b768" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b768" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b768.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b768.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Network Planning, Bus Optimisation and Timetabling Decision Support Software Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b768 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b768) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b768.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester is planning a procurement process titled "Network Planning, Bus Optimisation and Timetabling Decision Support Software" under the Bee Network initiative in Greater Manchester. This procurement is in the planning stage and involves seeking suppliers for services across three functional areas: Network Planning, Service and Vehicle Optimisation, and Timetabling. The planned contract value is up to £6,000,000, and it is intended to be a long-term contract starting on 1st December 2026, with potential extensions through November 2033. Interested parties are invited to a virtual Supplier Day on 29th June 2026, to engage with the market, with registration required by 24th June 2026. Currently, the process is at the planning stage with further notices expected by 17th August 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in scheduling software, software programming and consultancy, and data analysis services, particularly those small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in public sector contracts. Businesses with the capability to deliver sophisticated planning and optimisation solutions can leverage this contract to gain a significant market presence within the transport sector in Greater Manchester. Participation in the upcoming Supplier Day could be an advantageous starting point for businesses to showcase their capabilities and understand the requirements better, potentially securing a role in this multi-faceted procurement. ## Notice As part of the evolution of the Bee Network under Bus Franchising in Greater Manchester, Transport for Greater Manchester have undertaken a comprehensive review of our requirements for the provision of service and fleet planning functionality across our Network. Transport for Greater Manchester are looking to award a long-term contract(s) with one or more suppliers across 3 functional areas with potential lotting as per examples below. 1. Network Planning 2. Service and Vehicle Optimisation 3. Timetabling ### Planning Information As part of the evolution of the Bee Network under Bus Franchising in Greater Manchester, Transport for Greater Manchester have undertaken a comprehensive review of our requirements for the provision of fleet planning services across our Network. Transport for Greater Manchester are looking to award a long-term contract(s) with one or more suppliers across 3 functional areas. 1. Network Planning 2. Service and Vehicle Optimisation 3. Timetabling We intend to engage with the market to understand capacity, capability and appetite for the requirement. To find out more, TfGM is holding a virtual Supplier Day on Monday 29th June 2026. You can book a place by sending a message on Pro-Contract with your contact details (full name, organisation, email and telephone number) by COB on 24th June 2026 and we will send you a calendar invite (teams link). In order to do this you need to register to Pro-Contract which is free and by using this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/register Upon registration, the market engagement information and messaging facility can be found using the following project reference: DN818794 Following this market engagement presentation on the 29th June 2026 we will be sending a questionnaire for suppliers to complete to provide TfGM with an understanding of the current marketplace, which will be found at TfGM's procurement portal, ProContract. There will be the opportunity for suppliers to ask clarification questions post this session via the messaging facility which is located on ProContract as detailed above. Questions will not be taken on the day. This notice does not constitute the commencement of a formal competitive procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057412-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48332000 - Scheduling software package - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72316000 - Data analysis services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 09:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057412-2026 - 17 Jun 2026 at 15:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057289-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057412-2026 18th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057289-2026 17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/register - https://tfgm.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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