Planning

Provision of Revenue Protection Services

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority under central government, is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of Revenue Protection Services," focusing on the delivery of revenue protection activities and the reduction of ticketless travel across its network. The procurement involves providing teams for station gatelines, revenue enforcement, and supportive functions. Classified under the 'Security services' industry category, the services will be delivered across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and UKF. Currently in the planning stage, the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2028 and conclude on 31st March 2031, with a future notice anticipated on 1st April 2027.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in transportation or enforcement services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive management and operational teams, including roles such as Ticket Checkers and Revenue Enforcement Officers, will find this contract offering substantial potential for business growth and revenue. Given the comprehensive nature of the services required, enterprises that can deploy multi-region operations with trained personnel will be especially well-positioned to benefit from this procurement activity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Revenue Protection Services

Notice Description

Delivery of revenue protection activities and reduction of ticketless travel across Northern Trains's network of stations by providing teams for station gatelines, revenue enforcement along with other support and ancillary functions, supported by a management team. The range of revenue protection activities include the following roles: Ticket Checker (Indicative Annual Hours 135,000) Ticket Seller (Indicative Annual Hours 39,000) Revenue Enforcement Team Office (Indicative Annual Hours 160,000) Gate Line Operator for Automatic Tickets Gates (Indicative Annual Hours 190,000) Revenue Enforcement Team Leader (Indicative Annual Hours 46,000) Car Park Enforcement Officer (Indicative Annual Hours 8,344)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a147
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047905-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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