Planning

DWP - Shared Channels Experience - Secure Communications Hardware

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Oct 2023 at 15:39

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Oct 2023 at 10:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiated a tender titled "DWP - Shared Channels Experience - Secure Communications Hardware" in the Communications network industry category. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 26th October 2023. The DWP aims to understand technical capabilities related to surveillance devices and is seeking market feedback. Interested parties should register by 9th October 2023 to receive the Request for Information (RFI). The DWP is the buying organization located in London, England.

This tender by the DWP presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the communications equipment and surveillance system sectors to engage in potential future procurement activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this tender opportunity. The engagement deadline is 26th October 2023, and interested businesses are encouraged to participate to potentially contribute to the Department's surveillance operations to combat benefit fraud and associated criminality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP - Shared Channels Experience - Secure Communications Hardware

Notice Description

Context The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is undertaking market research to understand technical capability and capacity to secure communications devices which are utilised for surveillance purposes. This document sets out some detail about the Department's requirement and the context within which the service will operate. Disclaimer This RFI does not commit the DWP to undertaking any formal procurement activity. This RFI is a means through which the DWP can test their current thinking with the market and obtain appropriate market feedback. Participation, or non-participation, in this RFI will not favour, disadvantage, or preclude any parties who receive the RFI in any subsequent procurement activity. However, responses to the RFI will be used to shortlist suppliers for the purpose of conducting supplier plenary sessions and system trials. Suppliers who are not shortlisted will not be prevented from participating in any future market competition for this project. The information contained in this RFI may change prior to any future market competition. The DWP reserves the right to cancel or amend any future requirement or commercial competition opportunity. The Customer - DWP The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy within the UK. As the UK's biggest public service Department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age and disability benefits to around 20 million claimants, primarily in the UK. The Customer - Fraud, Error & Debt The Fraud, Error & Debt subcategory currently has a contract for the provision of secure communication devices which is due to end in July 2024. The devices are deployed in departmental surveillance operations to combat benefit fraud and associated criminality. Counter Fraud and Compliance Directorate is a Law Enforcement Agency whose officers undertake surveillance operations, on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Operations are conducted throughout the whole of the UK including urban and rural locations. Interested parties are requested to register interest using email address: - cd.digitalchannels@dwp.gov.uk by 9th October 2023. The full RFI will then be shared with interested parties on the 10th October 2023. **Update 11/10/23** The RFI has been shared in line with the above. Interested parties may still register their interest and receive the RFI, however, please note that no extensions will be granted to the response deadline of Thursday 26th October 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b97b7724-47d9-455c-8111-6e540ac3e1b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c495c5-6120-4c92-aba5-019208660c16
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32570000 - Communications equipment

35125000 - Surveillance system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 2023Expired
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
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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