Tender

Cash Handling and Cash in Transit Services

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport UK East Midlands Limited focuses on cash handling and cash in transit services, encompassing security services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process is at the tender stage, and it is governed by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by the deadline of 21st January 2026, with the award period expected to end on 12th May 2026. The contract, valued at £600,000 net, will commence on 1st July 2026 and may extend until 30th June 2032. The procurement method is selective, leveraging a competitive flexible procedure to identify suitable service providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in transport logistics and cash management. With services ranging from ticket office operations to vending and parking machine maintenance, companies capable of handling secure cash collections, banking, and troubleshooting technical issues would find this a lucrative venture. The contract offers not only a substantial monetary value but also potential extensions, fostering long-term growth and stability. Companies exhibiting technical ability and commercial viability against set criteria will be shortlisted for negotiation, thus opening doors for established businesses seeking to expand their market presence within the rail transport sector.

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Notice Title

Cash Handling and Cash in Transit Services

Notice Description

Services Required This contract is made up of a variety of services which are dependent on the size, scale and staffing levels of each station. Services included as part of the contract include, collection and banking of cash/cheque bags, delivery of change, collection of waste tickets, ticket vending machine replenishment, basic troubleshooting of ticket machines, delivery of cash and documents and management services associated with day-to-day operations. Ticket Office Services * Collection of cash/Cheque bags * Secure transit and banking of collected cash and cheques. * Collection of document bags 'Secure Packages' from ticket offices * Delivery of change such as smaller notes and coins. * Collection and movement of waste tickets for central disposal. * Daily reporting Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) Services * Collection of cash from Scheidt & Bachmann TVM's * Secure transit and banking of collected cash. * Topping up of change in TVMs * Fingertip Maintenance to troubleshoot basic technical and operational issues at machines e.g. basic resets, removals of coin and ticket jams, reporting of issues to a central help desk. * Replenishment of train ticket stock * Daily reporting Car Park Machines * Collection of cash from Flowbird Parking Machines * Secure transit and banking of collected cash. * Fingertip Maintenance to troubleshoot basic technical and operational issues at machines and reporting of issues to a central helpdesk. * Replenishment of ticket stock * Daily reporting Cammax Smart Kiosks * Fingertip Maintenance to troubleshoot basic technical and operational issues at machines and reporting of issues to a central helpdesk. * Replenishment of paper roll ticket stock

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Can be extended for up to 3 years in 1 year increments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079447-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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