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Published 27 May 2026, 15:24 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Southern Region Strategic Crime Intelligence, Security and Welfare Service

Official notice

Authority: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (Central government)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 18 May 2026
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Suppliers shall provide 24 hour 365 days a year dedicated proactive and reactive service that tackles suicide prevention, route crime, anti-social behaviour issues, vandalism, and other route crime throughout the Southern region. The services shall also cover instances including trespass, cable theft, theft and vandalism, staff protection and crowd control where required.

CPV: Security services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
4 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 2 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Lot 1 – Lineside Patrolling encompasses predominantly mobile operatives patrolling a…Awarded

Lot 1 – Lineside Patrolling encompasses predominantly mobile operatives patrolling a defined geographical area to act as a deterrent, report witnessed crimes and gather intelligence of crime hotspots or security weak points, acting on these where appropriate.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: Extend up to 4-yrs.
Lot #2Lot 2 – Welfare Services encompasses predominantly static and mobile operatives…Awarded

Lot 2 – Welfare Services encompasses predominantly static and mobile operatives (welfare officers) patrolling station platforms and roaming between hotspots to act on observed risks of vulnerable people, and act as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: Extend up to 4-yrs.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Southern Region Strategic Crime Intelligence, Security and Welfare…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
27 May 2026, 15:24 BST
Last source update
27 May 2026, 15:24 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-049816
Classification (CPV)
Security services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
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Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 2admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 4busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 18 May 2026

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Security & Welfare Services Framework Lot 1 - Lineside Services

    Signed
    18 May 2026
    Value
    £30,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Security & Welfare Services Framework Lot 2 - Station Services

    Signed
    18 May 2026
    Value
    £40,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Lot 1 – Lineside Patrolling encompasses predominantly mobile operatives patrolling a…4bids———
2 · Lot 2 – Welfare Services encompasses predominantly static and mobile operatives…4bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentRailway services Waterloo General Offices, London, UK, SE1 8SWContact email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England and WalesReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.