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DWP Estates Security Services Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "DWP Estates Security Services Contract" is led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), a government department based in London, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting security services. It involves the continuation of security services across the DWP Estate, with the contract being extended until 30th September 2025. Key aspects of the service include security guarding, installation, and maintenance of security systems. The procurement stage is at the contract update, following an award update tagged on 28th April 2025. This extension allows for modifications to existing security infrastructure under Regulation 72(1)(b), ensuring compliance with updated performance standards essential for maintaining the safety and security of DWP facilities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the security services sector, particularly those experienced in large-scale operations and possessing technological capabilities. The existing contract, valued at £904,940,000, has been awarded to G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier. Potential business growth can be achieved by companies that can offer advanced security solutions, as the nature of work involves integrating technologically enhanced security equipment. Given the requirement for interoperability and complex system management, businesses with expertise in deploying and managing integrated security systems are well-suited to compete or collaborate under similar future opportunities arising from such contracts.

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Notice Title

DWP Estates Security Services Contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

DWP as the Contracting Authority have extended the contract for Security Services delivery across the DWP Estate.

The provision of Security Services delivery across the DWP Estate. The services required will include security guarding, installation of new security systems, maintenance of existing security systems and security advice, along with any ancillary, related or incidental services. This notice is in relation to the third extension of this Contract, from the 1st April 2025 until 30th September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05086d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017327-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£904,940,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
cdestates.categoryteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (UK

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