--- title: "Strategic Crime Intelligence, Security and Welfare in the Southern Region - Early Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98ae5f16-e48f-478f-b678-22e09046b1ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98ae5f16-e48f-478f-b678-22e09046b1ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98ae5f16-e48f-478f-b678-22e09046b1ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98ae5f16-e48f-478f-b678-22e09046b1ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2020-12-24" --- # Strategic Crime Intelligence, Security and Welfare in the Southern Region - Early Engagement Event Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98ae5f16-e48f-478f-b678-22e09046b1ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98ae5f16-e48f-478f-b678-22e09046b1ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98ae5f16-e48f-478f-b678-22e09046b1ef.json) ## Summary The Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is initiating a procurement process titled "Strategic Crime Intelligence, Security and Welfare in the Southern Region - Early Engagement Event." This tender falls under the public security services industry category and is aimed at enhancing Lineside Security Services and Station Welfare Services across parts of London, the South East, and the South West of England. The planning stage commenced with an engagement end date set for 8th January 2021. Interested parties are invited to participate in an early market engagement event scheduled to occur on Microsoft Teams at 11 am on the same day. The anticipated contract value spans four years, totalling approximately £32.53 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in security services, customer services, or welfare services not provided through residential institutions. Companies with the capability to maintain 24/7 deployment and those possessing the necessary equipment, fleet, and uniforms would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses focused on delivering innovative security solutions and responsive customer service in high-risk environments are encouraged to engage in this procurement, as suppliers may bid for either one or both of the distinct service lots outlined in the tender. ## Notice This is an invitation to participate in an early market engagement event for the upcoming Strategic Crime Intelligence, Security and Welfare tender. Network Rail is seeking strategic partner(s) to deliver Lineside Security Services and Station Welfare Services in compliance with Network Rail Standards. The supplier will be required to maintain 24/7 deployment capabilities. The geographic scope of this framework is within Network Rail Southern Region. An area which encompasses parts of London, the South East and the South West. For a understanding of this area please visit: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-regions/southern/ (Network Rail High Speed will be excluded from the scope of this contract). The Services will be advertised as two distinct lots: Lot 1 - Lineside Services; Lot 2 - Stations Services. An overview of the two lots are included below for reference: Lot 1 - Lineside Services: Lot 1 encompasses predominantly mobile operatives patrolling a defined geographical area to achieve and provide the following: - Deter crime, trespass and reduce anti-social behaviour on and around Network Rail infrastructure - Identify potentially suicidal persons and make interventions - Assist other parties (TOCs, BTP etc) - Assist with major incident response - Provide support to other stakeholders in joint operations and major incident response - Support railway staff in keeping the infrastructure and railway environment safe and secure Lot 2 - Stations Services: Lot 2 encompasses predominantly static operatives patrolling railway stations to achieve and provide the following: - Identify potentially suicidal persons and make interventions - Assist with disorderly persons on the railway - Reduce acts of anti-social behaviour - Respond to potential acts of trespass - Potential to deliver an enhanced customer service experience at stations. Operatives may be required to be mobile throughout the shift to patrol a number of defined stations and high-risk locations. The Supplier(s) will be required to possess the relevant equipment, fleet and uniform required to fulfil the above requirements. It is the intention to allow suppliers to bid for either one or both lots of this framework. The anticipated contract value over 4 years is PS32.53m The event will take place on Microsoft Teams on 8th January 2021 at 11am. The link to attend will be sent in reply to all responses received via email to the address listed below. If you would like to participate in this engagement event please contact the sourcing lead, Zeeshan Sadiq at the following address: zeeshan.sadiq@networkrail.co.uk THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22eb472-f725-4860-a272-75bb8dd8c3ba | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jan 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD | | Locality | SOUTHWARK, LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0NS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75241000 - Public security services - 79342300 - Customer services - 79710000 - Security services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 24 Dec 2020 at 14:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22eb472-f725-4860-a272-75bb8dd8c3ba - 24 Dec 2020 at 14:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3345a138-4aff-4af9-9eb6-407e6252591c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22eb472-f725-4860-a272-75bb8dd8c3ba 24th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3345a138-4aff-4af9-9eb6-407e6252591c 24th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-regions/southern/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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