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Workplace Services Procurement Programme Support (WSPPS)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking project management consultancy services under the Workplace Services Procurement Programme Support (WSPPS). This tender, relevant to the industry category of project management consultancy services (CPV code 72224000), aims to support procurement activities for its Workplace Services Programme, which includes managing DWP Estates Facilities Management and Security Services contracts, along with Life Safety Systems. The contract, awarded to Ernst and Young (EY), commenced on 21 September 2023, and runs until 20 September 2025. The procurement stage currently involves an active contract and several modifications due to unforeseen delays. This procurement process is focused on UK-based services and adheres to legal requirements under the EU directive CELEX: 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy. Companies capable of delivering effective Programme Management Office (PMO) functions, as well as subject matter expertise in procurement support, contract transition and change management, would find this contract particularly relevant. The continuation of EY’s involvement in this project underscores the need for services that can minimize business disruption and ensure timely delivery of new contracts, thus fostering innovation and refining service delivery. Such a contract can offer substantial growth possibilities for businesses that can provide similar high-standard consultancy services and adapt to evolving project requirements.

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Notice Title

Workplace Services Procurement Programme Support (WSPPS)

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

To support the procurement activity for Workplace Services (WPS). The Workplace Services Programme was established to manage the procurements of the DWP Estates Facilities Management contract and the Security Services contract, along with Life Safety Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d473
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,909,550 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2023 - 20 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.nisbet1@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST AND YOUNG (EY

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