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# Opportunity

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b39fa66-07b0-4036-b3fd-3c8a563fecba

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is currently seeking tenders for the position of Security Technical Advisor, aimed at providing advisory services for the design and installation of security systems within the DWP Estate. This tender, valued at £3,000,000, falls under the security services category and is being conducted via a restricted procedure. The tender period is set to close on 22 November 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2022, lasting until 31 March 2026. The coverage includes locations throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in security services. Given the scale of the contract, businesses with expertise in security system design and implementation, as well as advisory capabilities, would be particularly well-positioned to respond. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility in the public sector and foster long-term collaborations with a key government department.

## Notice

DWP requires the Security Technical Advisor to provide advisory services in relation to the design and installation across the DWP Estate of security systems and equipment. Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk & click the link to register - Accept the terms & conditions & click 'continue' - Enter your correct business & user details - Note your chosen username & click 'Save'. You will receive an email with your password (keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant exercise to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (A secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions to complete (detailed online help available). To submit your reply use the 'Submit Response' button (top of the page). For further assistance please consult the online help, or the eTendering help desk. DWP expressly reserves the rights(i)to use a reverse auction; (ii)to cancel this procurement at any stage; (iii)to not award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (iv)and in no circumstances will DWP be liable for any costs incurred by potential suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34102a44-adbd-40a3-8688-240aedabb8c1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34102a44-adbd-40a3-8688-240aedabb8c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34102a44-adbd-40a3-8688-240aedabb8c1
  2nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66749ea8-128e-4f59-a432-196c87a9cf83

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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