Scope
Description
TFGM are looking to release a tender to procure a Security Services provider to deliver TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officer (TSEO) activities which include:
response guarding to premises within the TfGM estate, to assist in diffusing conflict situations, deter and stop anti-social behaviour, vandalism, criminal damage, and violence, within the constraints of UK current legislation, namely the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA).
TFGM intend to follow the competitive flexible procedure with a two stage process including a PSQ stage followed by an ITT.
All dates listed within this notice are subject to change at TFGM discretion.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 March 2026 to 2 March 2033
- Possible extension to 2 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract is expected to be a seven (7) year duration with the option to extend for a further 4 years in two increments (3+1) if required.
TFGM reserves the right to amend the forecasted contract duration before tender issue.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 October 2025
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
15 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 January 2026
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This will be a two stage process including a PSQ.
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
Transport for Greater Manchester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJQ-2746-NWYT
2 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@tfgm.com
Website: https://tfgm.com
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government