Planning

GPA's Future FM/ Workplace Services

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 13:57

PlanningUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 21:15

Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency (GPA), a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage for procuring future Facilities Management (FM) and workplace services, a follow-up to the Workplace Services Transformation Programme. This procurement, referred to as Project Gabriel, aims to replace the current regionally disaggregated service contracts which span repair, maintenance, and building management. The procurement, which is aligned with the Government's Sourcing Playbook, involves a Delivery Model Assessment to explore options for service delivery starting in late 2028, aiming for contract mobilisation by September 2028. Businesses can participate in the strategic analysis via a questionnaire and one-to-one sessions, contributing directly to the procurement strategy. This engagement concludes on 30th June 2028, and focuses on services across regions within the United Kingdom.

Project Gabriel represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the FM and workplace services sectors. With a contract value approximately £500 million, it presents potential growth for companies capable of delivering high-quality service across diverse regions. The tender offers a mix of hard and soft FM, alongside security services, thus suiting businesses with expertise in these areas. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those familiar with Total Facilities Management, bundled, or regional delivery models, can leverage the chance to influence the future delivery strategy through market engagement. As the GPA seeks industry perspectives, participation can pave the way for businesses to secure roles in this substantial procurement process, potentially helping them expand their footprint across the UK.

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Notice Title

GPA's Future FM/ Workplace Services

Notice Description

The Government Property Agency (GPA) is preparing for the successor to the current Workplace Services Transformation Programme (WSTP) contracts, which are set to expire in 2028. This programme is known as Project Gabriel. Current Context: The current GPA contracts are delivered under the Workplace Services Transformation Programme (WSTP) and have a contract value of approximately PS500 million . The WSTP replaced GPA's inherited and tactical service contracts with a set of regionally disaggregated contacts, managed and integrated by the GPA with the support of a strategic delivery partner. Current Contracts: 1) A performance partner contract 2) Hard FM Contract North and Central 3) Hard FM Contract South and London 4) Soft FM North 5) Soft FM South 6) Soft FM Central 7) Soft FM London 8) Security Services (physical guarding) London 9) Security Services (physical guarding) Central 10) Security Services (physical guarding) South 11) Security Services (physical guarding) North GPA's current contracts expire in late 2028. Re-Procurement GPA is planning to re-procure these contracts in time for a contract mobilisation start date of Q4 2028 however it does have an option to further extend. The timelines detailed in this notice may be subject to change based on GPA's decision to exercise those options.

Planning Information

The Government Property Agency (GPA) is currently defining its future operational strategy. In alignment with the Government's Sourcing Playbook, we are conducting a Delivery Model Assessment (DMA) to determine the most effective way to deliver our services moving forward. What is a DMA? The DMA is an evidence-based analytical process used to decide whether services should be delivered in-house, outsourced to the market, or managed via a hybrid solution.This assessment will evaluate options ranging from in-house delivery to outsourced models (e.g., Total Facilities Management, bundled services, or disaggregated regional delivery) and hybrid solutions. Why Your Participation Matters Your insights are vital to this process. By participating, you will directly influence our strategic analysis and the subsequent design of our procurement strategy. We are seeking market feedback via: A Market Questionnaire: To gather broad industry perspectives. One-to-One Sessions: Direct discussions with selected suppliers to explore feedback in detail. How to Get Involved To access the questionnaire and supporting background information, please contact us at: strategicprogrammews@gpa.gov.uk Important Notice This notice is for information only and does not constitute a commitment to tender. All information provided-including scope, estimated value, and CPV codes-is indicative and subject to change at the Authority's discretion. The GPA is not liable for any costs incurred during this pre-market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ead3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014334-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2028 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gpacommercialsystems@gpa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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