Tender

VAWG Ambassador Service

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is seeking to procure a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Ambassador Service, specifically operating within Grimsby Town Centre during the night-time economy. Classified under the security services industry and located in North East Lincolnshire, this tender is currently in the "Tender" stage with a deadline for submissions set on 16th March 2026 at 16:00 GMT. The procurement method is through an open competition, below threshold, which allows electronic submissions. The tender aims to enhance public safety and confidence, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their portfolio, particularly those equipped to deliver high-visibility, safety-focused patrols and proactive community engagement. Companies with trained, SIA-licensed personnel able to provide public reassurance and early intervention in collaboration with local stakeholders such as the police and licensed premises may find this tender particularly appealing. The contract's value of £43,416, with strict safeguarding and legal compliance requirements, underscores the importance of reliability and professionalism in this endeavour, offering potential growth for firms in the industry.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ffa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018577-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£43,416 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,416 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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