Secure Transport Services for Children and Young People.
The Council, on behalf of the Children's Commissioning Consortium Cyrum (4C's) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to identify suitably capable and experienced secure transport providers for the secure transportation of children and young people, on behalf of Welsh Local Authorities. Due to the anticipated value and infrequent nature of the requirement, the Council does not currently intend to establish a framework or award a public contract, in regards to the Procurement Act 2023 as part of this exercise. This market engagement is being carried out for information-gathering purposes only and is intended to help the Council better understand the availability, capability and experience within the market. The intention is to develop a list of capable suppliers for use by Welsh Local Authorities for secure transport provision.
The provision of secure transportation services for children and young people must be delivered in a manner that safeguards and promotes the welfare of the child or young person receiving the service. Providers should note that this is a specialist service and will be expected to meet the requirements of the Welsh Government’s Reducing Restrictive Practices Framework.
Providers will be required to have the following traing and practices in place:
Safeguarding training and safeguarding procedures.
Behaviour management training and approaches.
Safe recruitment and robust employment checks.
Safehold training and de-escalation techniques.
Risk management, and safeguarding processes.
Understanding and implementation of the restrictive practice framework.
Ability to meet children's individual needs through appropriate resources, activities, and equipment.
Network Rail (NR) Wales Route is seeking to create a Framework to manage Security and CCTV services cross the region. One supplier is required to offer a complete security solution covering, but not limited to, the following deliverables:
CCTV & RDS Equipment:
• Deployment, operation and maintenance of Remote Deployed
Systems (RDS) or any other applicable CCTV-based surveillance
systems capable of 24hr operation, including alarm functionality &
nighttime coverage.
• Systems shall include all communications, data connectivity, and
associated equipment for effective operation.
• All footage to be available for Network Rail to access and review
on request within applicable data control regulations.
• Ad-hoc permanent or semi-permanent remote camera solutions
• Maintenance of all surveillance equipment, trailers and associated assets.
Patrol Services:
• Mobile patrols, static patrols and ad-hoc security deployments across stations, depots, lineside locations and other premises, as
required, available 24-7 and 365 days per year.
• Security services in support of trespass management, vandalism,
anti-social behaviour, theft, station security, suicide prevention/welfare incident management.
• Major incidence response where required and expedited response timeline where required.
Competence:
• Contractor is required to ensure, maintain and report on
compliance with all relevant training and licensing (Counter Terrorism Training, HOT/WHAT, Security Industry Authority, Working Time Regulations, Fatigue Management, Personal Track Safety
Reporting
• Contractor is required to support all reporting activities related to
delivery of services, competence management, as defined by Network Rail.
Network Rail (NR) Wales Route is seeking to create a Framework to manage Security and CCTV services cross the region. One supplier is required to offer a complete security solution covering, but not limited to, the following deliverables:
CCTV & RDS Equipment:
• Deployment, operation and maintenance of Remote Deployed Systems (RDS) or any other applicable CCTV-based surveillance systems capable of 24hr operation, including alarm functionality & nighttime coverage.
• Systems shall include all communications, data connectivity, and associated equipment for effective operation.
• All footage to be available for Network Rail to access and review on request within applicable data control regulations.
• Ad-hoc permanent or semi-permanent remote camera solutions
• Maintenance of all surveillance equipment, trailers and associated assets.
Patrol Services:
• Mobile patrols, static patrols and ad-hoc security deployments across stations, depots, lineside locations and other premises, as required, available 24-7 and 365 days per year.
• Security services in support of trespass management, vandalism, anti-social behaviour, theft, station security, suicide prevention/welfare incident management.
• Major incidence response where required and expedited response timeline where required.
Competence
• Contractor is required to ensure, maintain and report on compliance with all relevant training and licensing (Counter Terrorism Training, HOT/WHAT, Security Industry Authority, Working Time Regulations, Fatigue Management, Personal Track Safety
Reporting
• Contractor is required to support all reporting activities related to delivery of services, competence management, as defined by Network Rail.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), is seeking to engage with the market to procure a suitably experienced and capable Security Service Provider to deliver a comprehensive range of services across the TfGM estate.
The required disciplines include key holding, alarm response, opening and locking of premises, static and ad hoc manned guarding, and commissionaire services. Most of these services will be delivered on a call-off basis, with a primary focus on safeguarding TfGM staff, assets, and customers, and deterring anti-social behaviour and violence, in full compliance with the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA) and all relevant legislation.
The Service Provider will be expected to provide high-calibre, appropriately licensed personnel, including trained commissionaires to support front-of-house operations at the head office outside of core hours, ensuring consistency and professionalism. Working under the direction of Facilities Operations Managers, the Service Provider will deliver services such as lone worker support, vacant property inspections, eviction support (including potential K9 requirements), and key holding.
A proactive, collaborative approach is essential, with a clear emphasis on risk management, continuous improvement, and the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant services aligned with defined performance standards.
This engagement seeks to inform the market of the Authority's expectations, with detailed service requirements and performance measures to be set out within the full tender documentation.