# TfGM Value Added Reseller 2 \(VAR2\) - 2025

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Transport For Greater Manchester.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Transport For Greater Manchester](/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Bytes Software Services Ltd](/suppliers/bytes-software-services/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £2,700,000
- Tender value: £2,700,000
- Award date: 25 March 2025
- Published: 24 July 2025
- Contract start: 21 July 2025
- Contract end: 27 June 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 2cd784a3-e110-43f3-9d46-2455166c430e-855981
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0b6ecd5-a4a7-4814-b938-d674d6b969be

## Description

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 £2\.7 million\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd784a3-e110-43f3-9d46-2455166c430e-855981)