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Network Planning, Bus Optimisation and Timetabling Decision Support Software

Transport for Greater Manchester · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 16:12.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV48332000 — Scheduling software package
  • CPV72200000 — Software programming and consultancy services
  • CPV72316000 — Data analysis services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN818794
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Web link to register to Procontract under engagement was incorrect and has now been amended
Id
057412-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2033, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48332000
Description
Scheduling software package
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72200000
Description
Software programming and consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72316000
Description
Data analysis services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
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.
Due
17 Jul 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
057412-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
18 Jun 2026, 10:08
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Transport for Greater Manchester
Id
GB-PPON-PNJQ-2746-NWYT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNJQ-2746-NWYT

Address

Street Address
2 Piccadilly Place
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M1 3BG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD33

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Manchester · UKD33 · M1 3BG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 057289-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 057412-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·