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title: "The Provision of Fraud Investigation Service Covert Surveillance Equipment and Vehicle Installation Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-02-13"
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# The Provision of Fraud Investigation Service Covert Surveillance Equipment and Vehicle Installation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d826635-a341-499e-a522-75974f4d3d1e

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is conducting a completed procurement process titled "The Provision of Fraud Investigation Service Covert Surveillance Equipment and Vehicle Installation Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, with a contract value of £800,000. The process used an open procurement method, which allows any qualified supplier to participate. The contract period commenced on 6 January 2014 and concluded on 31 December 2017. The procurement award was published on 13 February 2018, and the tender's end date was 22 October 2013.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security and surveillance services sector, particularly those specialising in vehicle modifications and covert surveillance equipment. Companies equipped to provide technical installations and adaptations for surveillance vehicles would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this type of procurement can help businesses expand their client base and increase market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The Provision of Fraud Investigation Service Covert Surveillance Equipment and Vehicle Installation Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b0f6380-2cc7-46e9-abad-6b14ddbb8f99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2013 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2018 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b0f6380-2cc7-46e9-abad-6b14ddbb8f99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b0f6380-2cc7-46e9-abad-6b14ddbb8f99
  13th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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