--- title: "DWP Fire Risk Assessment Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db58a3cf-e224-43a1-8238-6f8dc3587625" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db58a3cf-e224-43a1-8238-6f8dc3587625" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db58a3cf-e224-43a1-8238-6f8dc3587625.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db58a3cf-e224-43a1-8238-6f8dc3587625.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2024-09-20" --- # DWP Fire Risk Assessment Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db58a3cf-e224-43a1-8238-6f8dc3587625 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db58a3cf-e224-43a1-8238-6f8dc3587625) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db58a3cf-e224-43a1-8238-6f8dc3587625.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking the services of a qualified organisation for Fire Risk Assessment Services across its estate, required to align with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 in Scotland. This tender, titled "DWP Fire Risk Assessment Services," falls under the industry category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services (CPV code: 71000000). The tender process is in the active stage, following an open procedure above the threshold. The procurement timeline includes a closing date for tender submissions on 22 October 2024 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract period will commence on 3 March 2025 and conclude on 1 June 2028. The tender value is estimated at £5.623 million (excluding VAT), inclusive of two optional 12-month extension periods. The opportunity has been published with the intent to engage SMEs, whereas VCSEs are not specifically targeted for this procurement. Businesses specialising in fire risk assessment and compliance services, particularly those experienced in managing large estates for governmental bodies, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The substantial contract value and multi-year term present significant growth opportunities, allowing successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with the DWP and potentially secure future contracts. SMEs are strongly encouraged to participate, taking advantage of the open procedure which promotes competition based on quality and expertise. This tender facilitates expansion into various geographies including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and broader Europe, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to scale their operations both domestically and internationally. ## Notice The Buyer requires the Services of an experienced and appropriately qualified organisation to assist in complying with its statutory duty to manage fire safety across the Buyer's estate and comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 in Scotland. Additional information: The contract value stated as PS4.685 million (excluding VAT) includes the optional contract extension periods of 2 x 12 months. On 1st September 2023 the Buyer published an early engagement and soft market testing exercise on Contracts Finder. Details of the early engagement can be found in the Invitation to Tender Instructions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1930c5-76d9-47e7-a822-663136dcfa37 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,685,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 13:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1930c5-76d9-47e7-a822-663136dcfa37 - 18 Sep 2024 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1930c5-76d9-47e7-a822-663136dcfa37 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1930c5-76d9-47e7-a822-663136dcfa37 20th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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