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PlanningUpdate

17 Jun 2026 at 11:33

Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Security Services, aiming to engage a capable Security Service Provider. The contract, with an estimated gross value of £2,400,000 and a net value of £2,000,000, will cover services at the TfGM estate, focusing on key holding, alarm response, and manned guarding, among other tasks. The procurement falls under the services category, with the contract period starting on 12th October 2026 and potentially extending until 11th October 2031. The opportunity is located in the Manchester region, UKD3. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to express their interest by 20th July 2026, with further tender details to follow by 27th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the security services industry. SMEs, in particular, will find this procurement suitable, as it encourages their participation. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality security solutions, including static and ad hoc guarding, commissionaire services, and risk management, are well-positioned to compete. The focus on compliance with the Private Security Industry Act 2001 further highlights the need for firms with a strong regulatory track record and excellence in service delivery. Engaging with this contract could enhance a firm's market presence, foster long-term collaborations, and leverage business capabilities across the Greater Manchester area.

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Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), is seeking to engage with the market to procure a suitably experienced and capable Security Service Provider to deliver a comprehensive range of services across the TfGM estate. The required disciplines include key holding, alarm response, opening and locking of premises, static and ad hoc manned guarding, and commissionaire services. Most of these services will be delivered on a call-off basis, with a primary focus on safeguarding TfGM staff, assets, and customers, and deterring anti-social behaviour and violence, in full compliance with the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA) and all relevant legislation. The Service Provider will be expected to provide high-calibre, appropriately licensed personnel, including trained commissionaires to support front-of-house operations at the head office outside of core hours, ensuring consistency and professionalism. Working under the direction of Facilities Operations Managers, the Service Provider will deliver services such as lone worker support, vacant property inspections, eviction support (including potential K9 requirements), and key holding. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential, with a clear emphasis on risk management, continuous improvement, and the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant services aligned with defined performance standards. This engagement seeks to inform the market of the Authority's expectations, with detailed service requirements and performance measures to be set out within the full tender documentation.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to register their expression of interest via the ProContract procurement portal using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. Upon registration please register your interest on project reference DN819461 for an automatic invite to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057085-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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