Scope
Description
TFGM is currently tendering for the provision of TravelSafe Enforcement Officers (TSEOs) and related security/guarding requirements across the Greater Manchester public transport network.
This will include static guarding at interchanges and other TfGM managed sites (as required).
Security provision may be requested to support in various capacities relating to events within Greater Manchester, for example Parklife, Co-Op live, MCFC, Horwich Parkway etc.
It is expected that the successful supplier will work closely, on a day-to-day basis, with the TfGM TravelSafe Operations Manager, this is designed to guide and inform TSEO taskings and deployments, use of relevant tactics and access wider partnership opportunities.
Further information on scope can be found in the relevant tender documentation including the specification which outlines the full requirements as well as minimum hours.
Total value (estimated)
- £67,083,333 excluding VAT
- £80,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2033
- Possible extension to 30 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
7+3+1 year duration
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to purchase further services to accommodate any changes in TFGM requirements for TSEO or static guard services including, but not limited to, one-off events.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 32344210 - Radio equipment
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 79713000 - Guard services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Cost | Cost | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1 - PSQ including pass/fail and scored questions
Stage 2 - 5 suppliers will be invited to ITT stage including questions, a site visit and face to face meetings with TFGM to determine successful supplier
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement carried out by TFGM previously.
Planned procurement notice in reference to this opportunity was published to ensure the suppliers were made aware of upcoming tender.
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