Planning

Provision of Travel Safe Officers and Counter Terror Patrols

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited is set to embark on a procurement process titled "Provision of Travel Safe Officers and Counter Terror Patrols," primarily aimed at enhancing security across its North of England network. This project, under the planning stage as of 22nd May 2026, calls for the delivery of travel and counter-terror patrol services, specifically at Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road stations. It falls under the services category within the security services industry (CPV: 79710000). The project spans several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and UKF, with services anticipated to start on 1st April 2028 and conclude by 31st March 2031. Interested parties should note a future notice date set for 1st April 2027. Northern Trains, operating as a public authority within central government, is the buying organisation, with its office situated in York, United Kingdom.

This tender offers an exciting opportunity for businesses providing security services to strengthen their foothold in the transportation sector, especially those with expertise in large-scale, continuous security operations. Companies specialising in providing trained security personnel or possessing extensive experience in public transport safety and counter-terrorism measures may find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this contract not only allows businesses to contribute to public safety but also potentially fosters long-term partnerships and growth through steady employment and service delivery over an extended period.

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Notice Title

Provision of Travel Safe Officers and Counter Terror Patrols

Notice Description

Provision of Travel Safe Officers (TSOs) and Counter Terror Patrols (CTP's) to support delivery of its service commitments across its North of England operating network. The TSO's provide onboard security patrols delivering safe travel for passengers with the activities including the following roles: * Travel Safe Officer * Travel Safe Team Leader CTP's are undertaken at Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road Stations on the following basis: a) Manchester Victoria - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year; b) Manchester Oxford Road - Monday to Saturday 10.00hours to 22.00hours and Sunday 11.00hours to 21.00hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a15e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047937-2026
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

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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