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Estates Programme Assurance Service (EPAS)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Estates Programme Assurance Service (EPAS) was commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Sheffield, England. The contract, awarded to Perfect Circle JV Ltd, involves the provision of a multi-disciplinary assurance team to manage various aspects of the Workplace Transformation, Life Cycle Works, and Special Property Investment programmes. It is classified under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, and spans a wide range of locations including the UK and several overseas territories. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period extends from 1st August 2025 to 31st May 2027. The award, valued at approximately £19,961,865.16, was finalised on 5th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in programme management, commercial and project assurance, health and safety, and lease management disciplines. SMEs are well-suited to compete for these types of contracts, especially those with expertise in project delivery and the capacity to support large-scale transformation programmes. The collaborative nature of the framework agreement enables smaller companies to form consortia or partnerships with larger entities, leveraging collective strengths to enhance the delivery of services outlined in the contract. Such opportunities can drive business growth by expanding service portfolios and reaching extensive geographical areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Estates Programme Assurance Service (EPAS)

Notice Description

This contract will provide - Multi-disciplinary Assurance Team to include Project, Commercial, Health and Safety and Lease Management Programme Management disciplines Assurance implementation across the Workplace Transformation (WTP), Life Cycle Works (LCW) and Special Property Investment (SPI) programmes, Provision of Assurance Management Office to coordinate, manage and report on delivery. The Supplier will provide support that will recognise the nuances in project delivery. The Supplier will provide an Assurance service for various programmes relating to to include Project, Commercial, Health and Safety and Lease Management Programme Management disciplines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76a8f886-9679-40a5-965d-a67ba7aa965b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8301f576-a099-46c7-859f-e9d969af7ae1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,961,865 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,961,865 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERFECT CIRCLE JV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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