Tender

TFGM TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officer Requirement

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 09:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 08:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

08 Sep 2025 at 16:20

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officers and related security services across the Greater Manchester public transport network. This open and competitive flexible procedure invites suppliers to participate in a two-stage process where an initial Pre-Qualification Stage (PSQ) will shortlist up to five suppliers for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. Key industry categories include security services and public law and order services, with a total contract value estimated at £67 million. The tender submission period closes on 10th December 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 31st March 2026 and potentially extend for up to 10 years under renewal options. This procurement is significant for businesses in Greater Manchester, positioned within sub-central government classifications, with electronic submissions permitted in English via the specified online portal.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security and guarding services to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector infrastructure of Greater Manchester. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in supplying security equipment and services such as static guarding and event security management. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses will have the chance to work closely with TfGM's TravelSafe Operations Manager, facilitating day-to-day operations and strategy deployment across numerous high-profile events and sites. Moreover, the awarded supplier can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and tap into wider partnership prospects beyond the initial scope of services outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TFGM TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officer Requirement

Notice Description

TFGM is currently tendering for the provision of TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officers (TSEOs) and related security/guarding requirements across the Greater Manchester public transport network. This will include static guarding at interchanges and other TfGM managed sites (as required). Security provision may be requested to support in various capacities relating to events within Greater Manchester, for example Parklife, Co-Op live, MCFC, Horwich Parkway etc. It is expected that the successful supplier will work closely, on a day-to-day basis, with the TfGM TravelSafe Operations Manager, this is designed to guide and inform TSEO taskings and deployments, use of relevant tactics and access wider partnership opportunities. Further information on scope can be found in the relevant tender documentation including the specification which outlines the full requirements as well as minimum hours.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to purchase further services to accommodate any changes in TFGM requirements for TSEO or static guard services including, but not limited to, one-off events.

Renewal: 7+3+1 year duration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059632
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073393-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,083,333 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£67,083,333 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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