--- title: "The provision of Safeguarding Officers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b553" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b553" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b553.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b553.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED" published: "2024-11-11" --- # The provision of Safeguarding Officers Buyer: FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b553 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b553) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b553.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited, in preparation for the potential transfer of operational responsibilities under the 'Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill 2024-25.' This tender relates to the provision of Safeguarding Officers and is categorised under security services. The project aims to support designated safeguarding strategies, requiring 32 Safeguarding Officers and 2 Team Leaders. Working locations include Preston, Carlisle, Crewe, Stockport, Coventry, and Stafford. This selective tender process closes on 13th December 2024. The contract duration is three years with the option of two one-year extensions. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in security and safeguarding services. Companies experienced in cooperating with law enforcement and charities to tackle societal issues, such as suicide prevention, rough sleeping, and sexual harassment, are well-suited for this contract. This initiative calls for organisations capable of managing TUPE transfers and complying with specific rail sector provisions. By securing this contract, businesses can broaden their service portfolios and establish a stronger presence in the UK's rail service industry. ## Notice As part of the Avanti West Coast (AWC) commitment to the Safeguarding on Rail Scheme we are looking to procure no fewer than 32 Safeguarding Officers (40 hours per week) and 2 Team Leaders to support designated safeguarding strategies. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of the Avanti West Coast (AWC) commitment to the Safeguarding on Rail Scheme we are looking to procure no fewer than 32 Safeguarding Officers (40 hours per week) and 2 Team Leaders to support designated safeguarding strategies. This includes working with the British Transport Police (BTP) on schemes to tackle suicide prevention, rough sleeping, unwanted sexual behaviour as well as a host of specific initiatives including county lines. Working alongside BTP in the deployment of safeguarding officers as part of the Integrated Security and Policing (ISP). Safeguarding Officers will work closely with charity partners such as Railway Children and The Samaritans to deliver tailored campaigns to ensure that vulnerable people are identified and provided with appropriate support. Safeguarding Officers will also be required to act as additional security when not responding to safeguarding and vulnerability issues with particular reference into undertaking and understanding the HOT and WHAT protocols and will be required to actively engaging with customers to establish a visible presence that is both professional and approachable. AWC are looking to procure Safeguarding personnel to support our local station teams and onboard teams based from and working out of hubs at the following railway stations. * Preston * Carlisle * Crewe * Stockport * Coventry * Stafford Cover is to be provided as required 7 days a week between 05:00 until 01:30 excluding Xmas day and Boxing Day. The contract will be a First Rail Goods and Services contract with Special Provisions for Rail that will be subject to final Approval by the Department for Transport. The successful tenderer will also be required to enter into a Umbrella Direct Agreement (UDA) with the Department for Transport. TUPE will apply to the contract and the tenderer should ensure their capability to manage TUPE transfers and the associated costs. The term of the contract will be three years with the option for two additional extensions of one year each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036351-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W2 1AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Hyde Park | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036351-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/PxZWw - https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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