Planning

Access Control Systems (Encryption/Cloud) Technical Services Partner

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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Planning

06 Feb 2025 at 09:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has initiated a planning stage for the procurement of an Access Control Systems (Encryption/Cloud) Technical Services Partner, with an engagement end date set for 1 May 2025. This procurement falls under the industry categories of smart cards, surveillance and security systems, access control systems, software packages, security equipment development, and security services, and is located within the United Kingdom. A crucial online supplier engagement session was conducted on 27 January 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30 GMT, to provide information to potential suppliers about the GPA's upcoming procurement strategy and high-level requirements. The GPA's early engagement notice and responses to supplier questions are documented and available online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in Access Control System (ACS) provision, Encryption/Cloud architecture, and those specialising in the installation and maintenance of such systems. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the GPA's emphasis on engaging with diverse and specialised suppliers. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and technical expertise in security software development, repair, and maintenance services for security equipment would find this opportunity particularly lucrative. The GPA's engagement aims to inform suppliers, gather valuable insights, and outline the strategic direction for the forthcoming GovPass project, fostering opportunities for growth and collaboration in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Control Systems (Encryption/Cloud) Technical Services Partner

Notice Description

The Government Property Agency (GPA), in conjunction with techUK, will be holding an online supplier engagement session on Monday 27 January 2025 (11:00-12:30 GMT) to inform suppliers of the GPA's upcoming procurement for an Access Control Systems (Encryption/Cloud) Technical Services Partner. The webinar will also cover the separate procurement of an Access Control Systems Installation Partner for GovPass. GPA are seeking to engage with potential suppliers to share GPA's strategy for these two procurements, and we are keen to engage with Access Control System (ACS) vendors, Encryption/Cloud Architect Vendors, and Security and Systems Integrators specialising in the install and maintenance of Access Control Systems. In the webinar GPA will provide an overview of the strategic direction for GovPass, potential delivery models, and the high-level requirements for the service. GPA will also collect questions during and after the webinar, and answer where possible during the session. For further information about the procurements, the webinar and how to register, please visit https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/government-property-agency-access-control-system-installation-partner-and-access-control-systems-encryption-cloud-technical-services-partner-market-engagement-session.html.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d2314c1-df09-43bf-97e1-d5e9c3377052
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6539f184-804c-4d54-8011-01c53b547491
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

30162000 - Smart cards

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

42961100 - Access control system

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

72212730 - Security software development services

73421000 - Development of security equipment

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
David John
Contact Email
david.john@gpa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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