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Additional PCSO's

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

TransPennine Trains Limited is undertaking a procurement process titled "Additional PCSO's" with the main objective of enhancing security presence at TransPennine Express stations. The procurement focuses on public security services, specifically to provide additional Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) at these locations. The procurement process, which falls under the industry category of public security, law, and order services, has reached the "award" stage with a direct award procurement method. TransPennine Trains, located in Manchester, is the buying organization, and the successful supplier is the British Transport Police Authority. The current contract, awarded on 11th November 2025, is set to run from 7th November 2025 to 31st October 2027, with an initial value of £3,146,400 GBP, and an option for extension up to a maximum period ending on 31st October 2030.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in public security solutions, particularly those with expertise in transport security and community safety. By partnering with organizations like British Transport Police Authority, businesses can gain significant exposure within key UK regions, including UKM, UKC, and UKD. Firms that excel in community engagement, safeguarding, and crime prevention would be well-suited to compete in this sector. The direct award method and specific focus on railway and transport security highlight the need for experienced providers already familiar with the UK's transport network, potentially increasing the scope for additional collaborations and service enhancements in future contracts.

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Notice Title

Additional PCSO's

Notice Description

The principle scope of the procurement is to provide additional PCSO's, based at TPE stations To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991072571

Procurement Information

To enhance security presence in remote and rural stations, which will increase visible safety support, particularly in outlying areas where staff have reported feeling vulnerable, focusing on community engagement, safeguarding, and low-level crime prevention. Suitably qualified provision, with knowledge of the UK's train/ transport network, supplied by the British Transport Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059885
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072747-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,146,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,146,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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