This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 10:07

TenderUpdate

13 Aug 2024 at 14:57

TenderUpdate

09 Aug 2024 at 15:36

TenderUpdate

09 Aug 2024 at 15:31

TenderUpdate

01 Aug 2024 at 12:49

Tender

04 Jul 2024 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for water safety management services across its estate, with the contract awarded to SMS Environmental Ltd. The procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, and covers locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. This open procurement procedure initially had a tender submission deadline extended to 28th August 2024 to allow adjustments to tender documents. The contract, valued at £7,000,000 and inclusive of two optional 12-month extensions, was officially signed on 25th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation, particularly concerning water safety, COSHH, HSG274, and L8 ACOP. Ideal candidates include firms experienced in managing water systems and mitigating risks related to legionella bacteria. With performance and quality criteria such as risk assessment, resources, tools and processes, and social value, businesses with robust solutions and strong track records stand to benefit economically and reputationally from participating in this DWP initiative.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DWP Water Safety Management Services

Notice Description

The Supplier shall assist the Buyer in complying with its statutory duty to manage water safety across the Buyer's estate and comply with all UK Health and Safety Legislation and guidance including but not limited to compliance with COSHH, HSG274 and L8 ACOP in relation to the control of water systems and the risk from exposure to legionella bacteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DWP Water Safety Management Services - The Supplier shall assist the Buyer in complying with its statutory duty to manage water safety across the Buyer's estate and comply with all UK Health and Safety Legislation and guidance including but not limited to compliance with COSHH, HSG274 and L8 ACOP in relation to the control of water systems and the risk from exposure to legionella bacteria.

Renewal: The contract will run for 39 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047a80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015153-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,021,758 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMS Environmental Ltd

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