---
title: "VAWG Ambassador Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ffa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# VAWG Ambassador Service

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ffa

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## Summary

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "VAWG Ambassador Service" focused on enhancing safety within Grimsby Town Centre's night-time economy. The procurement falls under the security services industry category and was conducted using an open competition method, below the threshold. The tender aimed to provide high-visibility patrols during weekends to deal with Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) related issues. Awarded on 9th April 2026, the service operations started on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028. The service will involve a trained workforce ensuring community safety, adhering to stringent legal compliance requirements in collaboration with local stakeholders.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in security services and those with expertise in community safety initiatives. SMEs like Lincolnshire Professional Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-positioned to engage in tenders of this nature, where practical support and safety-focused interventions are key service components. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements might find similar tenders rewarding, provided they can deliver a professional, reliable service that aligns with the Council's objectives of improving public safety and confidence. Businesses capable of offering innovative safety solutions and willing to collaborate with local authorities and enterprises could gain significant growth from such projects.

## Notice

North East Lincolnshire Council is procuring a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Ambassador Service to operate within Grimsby Town Centre during the night-time economy. The service will provide high-visibility, safety-focused patrols on Friday and Saturday evenings to increase feelings of safety, particularly for women and girls, and to improve public confidence when visiting the town centre at night. The Ambassadors will offer public reassurance, proactive engagement, early intervention, and practical support to vulnerable individuals, including accompanying lone females to safe onward travel. They will work closely with CCTV, Police, licensed premises and local businesses to help deter VAWG-related incidents, share intelligence and prevent situations escalating. The service will deliver a professional, trained, SIA-licensed workforce, equipped with radios and body-worn cameras, who operate within defined areas and follow strict safeguarding, GDPR and legal compliance requirements. The overall aim is to provide a visible, approachable presence that enhances community safety and supports a safer, more positive night-time environment in Grimsby Town Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032567-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,416 |
| Lots value | £43,416 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,416 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINCOLNSHIRE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032567-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018577-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032567-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018577-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
  All associated tender documents are accessible via YORtender - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Click on the link, then click on current tender opportunities and search for the opportunity using the reference number

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103167&TID100108370&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nelincs.gov.uk

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