Scope
Reference
VAS
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £43,416 excluding VAT
- £52,099.20 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 March 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Please refer to the associated tender documents for the award criteria
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
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Contracting authority
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXNN-3676-XCQV
Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
DN31 1HU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Caroline Cook
Telephone: +44 01472323829
Email: Caroline.Cook@nelincs.gov.uk
Website: https://www.nelincs.gov.uk
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government