Notice Information
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 sourcing 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. GPA are considering procuring off the new CCS Facilities Management and Security Services framework RM6378 which is scheduled to go live in June 2026. 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.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05ead3
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024313-2026
- 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
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- 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 Mar 20262 weeks 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024313-2026
17th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014334-2026
17th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014073-2026
16th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077963-2025
28th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
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