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Provision of Travel Safe Officers

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Govia Thameslink Railway Limited, based in London, is the buying organisation for a public procurement contract titled "Provision of Travel Safe Officers." This procurement falls under the industry category of Public Security Services and targets the UK market specifically. The process is in the Award stage as of 5th May 2026, with the contract period set from 16th May 2026 to 27th June 2028, and an option to extend for an additional 36 months. The procurement method used was an open, competitive flexible procedure under a special regime for utilities.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for companies involved in security services, as it involves providing visible deterrents to reduce workplace violence and anti-social behaviour across the GTR network. Large security firms with expertise in public security services are well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of delivering extensive service coverage across the specified railway networks. The awarded contract to Lingwood Security Management Ltd, valued at approximately £31.3 million, represents significant growth potential in terms of revenue and service expansion for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Travel Safe Officers

Notice Description

The objective of the Services is to deliver a visible deterrent to prevent Workplace Violence and Anti-Social Behaviour across the GTR network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041166-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,325,235 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 27 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
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
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINGWOOD SECURITY MANAGEMENT

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