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title: "Estates Programme Assurance Service (EPAS)"
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# Estates Programme Assurance Service (EPAS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76a8f886-9679-40a5-965d-a67ba7aa965b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Estates Programme Assurance Service (EPAS) was commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Sheffield, England. The contract, awarded to Perfect Circle JV Ltd, involves the provision of a multi-disciplinary assurance team to manage various aspects of the Workplace Transformation, Life Cycle Works, and Special Property Investment programmes. It is classified under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, and spans a wide range of locations including the UK and several overseas territories. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period extends from 1st August 2025 to 31st May 2027. The award, valued at approximately £19,961,865.16, was finalised on 5th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in programme management, commercial and project assurance, health and safety, and lease management disciplines. SMEs are well-suited to compete for these types of contracts, especially those with expertise in project delivery and the capacity to support large-scale transformation programmes. The collaborative nature of the framework agreement enables smaller companies to form consortia or partnerships with larger entities, leveraging collective strengths to enhance the delivery of services outlined in the contract. Such opportunities can drive business growth by expanding service portfolios and reaching extensive geographical areas.

## Notice

This contract will provide - Multi-disciplinary Assurance Team to include Project, Commercial, Health and Safety and Lease Management Programme Management disciplines Assurance implementation across the Workplace Transformation (WTP), Life Cycle Works (LCW) and Special Property Investment (SPI) programmes, Provision of Assurance Management Office to coordinate, manage and report on delivery. The Supplier will provide support that will recognise the nuances in project delivery. The Supplier will provide an Assurance service for various programmes relating to to include Project, Commercial, Health and Safety and Lease Management Programme Management disciplines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8301f576-a099-46c7-859f-e9d969af7ae1 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,961,865 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,961,865 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERFECT CIRCLE JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 10:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8301f576-a099-46c7-859f-e9d969af7ae1
- 22 Sep 2025 at 10:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8301f576-a099-46c7-859f-e9d969af7ae1
- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8301f576-a099-46c7-859f-e9d969af7ae1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8301f576-a099-46c7-859f-e9d969af7ae1
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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