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Security Control Centre

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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07 May 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Security Control Centre" was undertaken by the Department for Work & Pensions, a UK government ministry. This contract, classified under security services with the CPV code 79710000, involves the establishment and operation of a Security Control Centre (SCC) facility, functioning as an Alarm Receiving Centre and Remote Video Receiving Centre. The services are to be provided continuously throughout the year. The contract has reached the award stage, with the procurement method being limited, indicating an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracting for this project was formalised on 1st September 2025, and the related services are located in the United Kingdom, specifically Northern Ireland (UKN) region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security technologies and services, particularly those capable of handling complex security operations and emergency incident responses. Large security firms with the capacity to manage continuous service provision would find this contract valuable for expansion and diversification within the public sector. Additionally, as the contract is valued at approximately £24.39 million, it offers considerable business growth potential for the awarded supplier, Mitie Security Limited, and similar enterprises interested in future opportunities with the Department for Work & Pensions or other governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Security Control Centre

Notice Description

The SCC facility is a combination of an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC) and other centralised security functions. The SCC will provide a central facility for receiving alarm notifications, monitoring Video Surveillance System (VSS) images, utilising radio and other communication technologies, and controlling the response to emergency incidents. The SCC will provide the services twenty-four (24) hours per day, 365 days per year.<br/><br/>For Clarity and avoidance of doubt:<br/>This Contract was published on Contracts finder and is being reproduced on FTS in order to publish a Reg 72 PCR2015 modification to it.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SCC facility is a combination of an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC) and other centralised security functions. The SCC will provide a central facility for receiving alarm notifications, monitoring Video Surveillance System (VSS) images, utilising radio and other communication technologies, and controlling the response to emergency incidents. The SCC will provide the services twenty-four (24) hours per day, 365 days per year.

For Clarity and avoidance of doubt:
This Contract was published on Contracts finder and is being reproduced on FTS in order to publish a Reg 72 PCR2015 modification to it.

Procurement Information

For Clarity and avoidance of doubt:<br/>This Contract was published on Contracts finder and is being reproduced on FTS in order to publish a Reg 72 PCR2015 modification to it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06939a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042028-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£24,390,784 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20258 months 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 & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE SECURITY

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