Tender

DWP Fire Risk Assessment Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Sep 2024 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking the services of a qualified organisation for Fire Risk Assessment Services across its estate, required to align with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 in Scotland. This tender, titled "DWP Fire Risk Assessment Services," falls under the industry category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services (CPV code: 71000000). The tender process is in the active stage, following an open procedure above the threshold. The procurement timeline includes a closing date for tender submissions on 22 October 2024 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract period will commence on 3 March 2025 and conclude on 1 June 2028. The tender value is estimated at £5.623 million (excluding VAT), inclusive of two optional 12-month extension periods. The opportunity has been published with the intent to engage SMEs, whereas VCSEs are not specifically targeted for this procurement.

Businesses specialising in fire risk assessment and compliance services, particularly those experienced in managing large estates for governmental bodies, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The substantial contract value and multi-year term present significant growth opportunities, allowing successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with the DWP and potentially secure future contracts. SMEs are strongly encouraged to participate, taking advantage of the open procedure which promotes competition based on quality and expertise. This tender facilitates expansion into various geographies including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and broader Europe, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to scale their operations both domestically and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Fire Risk Assessment Services

Notice Description

The Buyer requires the Services of an experienced and appropriately qualified organisation to assist in complying with its statutory duty to manage fire safety across the Buyer's estate and comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 in Scotland. Additional information: The contract value stated as PS4.685 million (excluding VAT) includes the optional contract extension periods of 2 x 12 months. On 1st September 2023 the Buyer published an early engagement and soft market testing exercise on Contracts Finder. Details of the early engagement can be found in the Invitation to Tender Instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1930c5-76d9-47e7-a822-663136dcfa37
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,685,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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