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Security Control Centre

Department for Work and Pensions

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, is the contracting authority for the Security Control Centre services procurement, categorized under security services. The procurement entails the provision and management of a Security Control Centre (SCC) facility comprising an Alarm Receiving Centre, Remote Video Receiving Centre, and centralised security functions, scheduled to operate 24/7 year-round. The contract has been awarded to Mitie Security Limited, with the contract signing date on 9th December 2024, and the services are set to commence on 1st October 2025, concluding on 30th September 2030. The procurement process has progressed through the award phase, reflecting an active contract status, and it was conducted using a limited award procedure without prior publication due to specified regulatory conditions.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in security services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive, round-the-clock security operations, including alarm monitoring and emergency incident response, stand to benefit significantly from engaging with this contract. Additionally, businesses skilled in integrating advanced communication and surveillance technologies are well-positioned to compete. The initial 5-year contract term, with considerations for extension, provides a strategic opening for suppliers to establish long-term relationships with the government, ensuring stable revenue streams while supporting the Department's security assurance requirements across various locations, notably in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06939a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044635-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£74,103,010 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work and 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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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