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NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence renewal 2025/26

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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10 Mar 2025 at 13:08

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21 Feb 2025 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement for the renewal of the NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence for 2025/26. This procurement, valued at £32,782, falls under the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The service will support the execution and management of the DWP Estates Target Operating Model and will be delivered across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was a direct award, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in the delivery of engineering contract licences, particularly those experienced in supporting operational models for large government estates. Businesses that can provide high-quality, compliant, and efficient licensing services will find this contract beneficial for fostering business growth and establishing a robust partnership with the DWP. Professional service providers, especially those not classified as SMEs or VCSEs, are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence renewal 2025/26

Notice Description

For the provision of NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence renewal (non-software or digital related) to support the execution and management of the DWP Estates Target Operating Model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c0b1918-42fc-4dc3-89c1-a40a8070625d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dac096e-dea4-410a-9734-ab32d1757221
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,782 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,782 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
LONDON, WESTMINSTER
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS TELFORD

Further Information

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