This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2026 at 17:12

TenderUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 09:47

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 08:39

Planning

08 Sep 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has concluded the contracting process for their TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officer Requirement, a significant endeavour in service procurement to enhance safety across the Greater Manchester public transport network. The contract, awarded on 22nd July 2026, was executed using an open, competitive flexible procedure. Its primary focus is on providing static guarding and security support for high-risk events, alongside the essential TravelSafe Enforcement Officer services. Valued at approximately £80.5 million, this contract highlights an ongoing commitment to passenger safety and operational security with service provision spanning up to 11 years, including possible renewals. The key players in this tender process included major organisations such as MPD FM LIMITED, CARLISLE SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED, and the successful bidder, CHURCHILL CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED, which will commence deployment from 1st September 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities in the security services industry, particularly benefiting large-scale enterprises capable of supplying high-calibre, customer-focused personnel on a 24/7 basis. Organisations that can demonstrate expertise in managing security deployments and adapting to dynamic event requirements stand to gain from this procurement. Additionally, businesses with strategies aligned with public safety and revenue protection are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, as the contract envisages close collaboration with the TfGM TravelSafe Operations Manager to optimise resource deployment across the Bee Network. The scope for extensive logistical coordination and the guaranteed longevity of the service contract due to planned extensions make this a lucrative opportunity for security service providers looking to expand their presence in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TFGM TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officer Requirement

Notice Description

This contract award is intended to fulfil: * TfGM's general security requirements incl. static guarding at sites * Provision of security support for high-risk events, and * The TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officer (TSEO) service The TSEO service will deliver a range of activities to support passenger and staff safety across the Bee Network. The role includes protection of revenue and performing revenue inspection activity on bus. The contractor would be required to supply high calibre, customer-centric personnel on a 24/7 basis, level of which will vary dependent on levels of service provision. It is expected that the awarded 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. The estimated total value for this contract was published at PS80,500,00 at tender notice stage.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059632
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069376-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

79713000 - Guard services

79714000 - Surveillance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,083,333 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£67,083,333 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£71,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Jul 2026Today
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHURCHILL CONTRACT SERVICES

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