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VAWG Ambassador Service

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 15:14

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "VAWG Ambassador Service" focused on enhancing safety within Grimsby Town Centre's night-time economy. The procurement falls under the security services industry category and was conducted using an open competition method, below the threshold. The tender aimed to provide high-visibility patrols during weekends to deal with Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) related issues. Awarded on 9th April 2026, the service operations started on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028. The service will involve a trained workforce ensuring community safety, adhering to stringent legal compliance requirements in collaboration with local stakeholders.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in security services and those with expertise in community safety initiatives. SMEs like Lincolnshire Professional Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-positioned to engage in tenders of this nature, where practical support and safety-focused interventions are key service components. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements might find similar tenders rewarding, provided they can deliver a professional, reliable service that aligns with the Council's objectives of improving public safety and confidence. Businesses capable of offering innovative safety solutions and willing to collaborate with local authorities and enterprises could gain significant growth from such projects.

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Notice Title

VAWG Ambassador Service

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council is procuring a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Ambassador Service to operate within Grimsby Town Centre during the night-time economy. The service will provide high-visibility, safety-focused patrols on Friday and Saturday evenings to increase feelings of safety, particularly for women and girls, and to improve public confidence when visiting the town centre at night. The Ambassadors will offer public reassurance, proactive engagement, early intervention, and practical support to vulnerable individuals, including accompanying lone females to safe onward travel. They will work closely with CCTV, Police, licensed premises and local businesses to help deter VAWG-related incidents, share intelligence and prevent situations escalating. The service will deliver a professional, trained, SIA-licensed workforce, equipped with radios and body-worn cameras, who operate within defined areas and follow strict safeguarding, GDPR and legal compliance requirements. The overall aim is to provide a visible, approachable presence that enhances community safety and supports a safer, more positive night-time environment in Grimsby Town Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ffa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032567-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£43,416 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,416 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINCOLNSHIRE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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