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title: "The provision of design assurance and support in connection with the roll-out and implementation of the DWP Rapid Estate Expansion Project"
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# The provision of design assurance and support in connection with the roll-out and implementation of the DWP Rapid Estate Expansion Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69e42c5d-1510-4672-ac9c-7b72947aaa27

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is conducting a tender for the provision of design assurance and support related to the DWP Rapid Estate Expansion Project, with a total contract value of £295,000. This initiative, driven by the economic impact of Covid-19, aims to meet the growing demand for DWP services by expanding their estate. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been officially awarded on 4th December 2020, with the contract period running from 4th December 2020 to 31st March 2021. The services will be delivered across various regions in the UK, including the North East, London, and Scotland, categorized under building internal fittings in the services sector, specifically following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in architectural design and engineering services related to building projects. Companies able to provide assurance and compliance checks against design guides will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may take advantage of this opportunity, especially those with experience in supporting governmental projects or similar rapid expansion efforts, given the emphasis on service provision and compliance assurance in the contract requirements.

## Notice

As a result of Covid-19, the UK is facing an economic downturn and increased demand for the DWP's services. In order to meet this demand, DWP is hiring thousands of additional staff, and has started work implementing a project to rapidly expand the DWP estate. McBains have produced a Jobcentre Overflow Estate Design Guide for this expanded estate. This requirement is to provide a 'Design Authority Role' and support to DWP throughout this Rapid Estates Expansion Project (REEP). Amongst other services, McBains will review contractor proposals for each new site to provide assurance that these are compliant with the Design Guide, and to highlight any relevant considerations within the fields of architecture and mechanical and engineering, plumbing and heating.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0c1dcf-10da-46cf-94da-1eff7ba71c6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £295,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCBAINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44115800 - Building internal fittings

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0c1dcf-10da-46cf-94da-1eff7ba71c6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0c1dcf-10da-46cf-94da-1eff7ba71c6c
  26th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ec0291a-f6d2-4dac-a2d0-2f21629b00a1
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