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DWP Estates 2030 Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme (SPOP)

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Deadline
102 days left
July 07, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
014015-2026
Value
£26,400,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 16, 2026

Deadline for Questions

June 30, 2026

Submission Deadline

July 07, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 07, 2026

Budget
£26,400,000
Duration
24 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Restricted Procedure
62
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

DWP Estates is embarking on the delivery of the Estates 2030 Strategy and Vision, which will incorporate a new Estates 2030 Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme (SPOP). The Estates 2030 Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme is a DWP Estates led strategic transformation programme that will support a series of future re-procurements and ensure alignment with the design and development of a new and evolving Target Operating Model, incorporating a review of the internal DWP Estates organisation and ways of working. This programme will undertake a comprehensive review of the significant and complex Estates strategic pipeline to ensure the supply chain is best organised and strategically placed to support the delivery of the DWP Estates 2030 strategy. This programme will help to identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies in future service delivery across the Estates portfolio. Using Industry Best Practice and Market Insight, SPOP will incorporate an Estates internal operating model review, capability mapping, assessment and future structure (post insource/outsource analysis), mobilising new services that are insourced to DWP as required. Consideration will be given for the Data, System and Reporting requirements of DWP Estates and an optimal delivery model based on market insight and optimal strategic delivery. At the heart of this programme, a key objective will be to design, deliver, transition and stabilise the movement from the second iteration of the DWP Estates Integrator Model services to the future service design, based on the most effective use of technology, data and innovation through market analysis. This will include supporting a Delivery Model Assessment (DMA) (a "Make or Buy" decision) for the current contract. Due to the varied, specialist nature and scope of services required for this Programme, the Authority is seeking external strategic advice and support across a number of areas including but not limited: - Real Estate and Property expertise - End to end Target Operating Model Design in the context of a Real Estate, Property & Workplace Management Environment - Data, Data Management, Business Intelligence and Insights in the context of Real Estate, Property & Workplace Management Environment - Technology and Systems Design and Integration, inclusive of, but not limited to overall CAFM design, Integration and overall Real Estate systems landscape - Market Insight and Analysis - Change Management - Organisational Design and Development - Contract Transition Support (Mobilisation, Exit & Demobilisation, Transition and Stabilisation) - Programme Assurance The supplier will be required to have a flexible approach to the delivery of this contract, and the Authority may, at its sole discretion, choose to call upon any of the service lines listed above, at any time during the Contract Term. The Authority shall not be required to maintain a minimum level of usage or commitment across any Service Line. Charges shall only apply to Service Lines that are actively engaged. Please refer to the specification and associated tender documents for further details.

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Requirements & Qualifications

22 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (14)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Access tender documents via the DWP eProcurement Solution (Atamis portal).
--Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-07-08T00:00:00+01:00.
--Refer to the full specification and associated tender documents for detailed submission instructions.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly detailed in the provided tender summaries. However, compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 is implied for supplier registration.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Register as a supplier on the DWP eProcurement Solution (Atamis portal).
--Comply with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 for supplier registration.
--Be capable of providing Financial Consultancy Services (CPV 66171000).
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS14
--Possess Real Estate and Property expertise.
--Demonstrate expertise in End to end Target Operating Model Design within a Real Estate, Property & Workplace Management Environment.
--Have capabilities in Data, Data Management, Business Intelligence, and Insights relevant to Real Estate, Property & Workplace Management.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial ratios) are explicitly detailed in the provided tender summaries.

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Documents

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Lot L-1HTM
L-1.html

This document provides a welcome to the DWP eProcurement Solution (Atamis portal), outlining the process for accessing tender documents and registering as a supplier under the Procurement Act 2023.

OCDS RecordDOC
014015-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record provides structured data about the Department for Work & Pensions' planned procurement for strategic advice and support to optimize its Estates 2030 Strategy and pipeline, covering real estate, operating model design, data, technology, and change management.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
014015-2026_ocds_release.json

The Department for Work & Pensions seeks expert strategic advice and support for its Estates 2030 Strategy and Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme, requiring specialists in real estate, operating model design, data, technology, and change management.

Official PDF VersionPDF
014015-2026_official.pdf

DWP Estates seeks external strategic advice and support for its 2030 Strategy and SPOP programme, covering real estate, operating model, data, technology, and market insights to optimize its strategic pipeline and future service delivery.

Tender NoticeHTM
014015-2026.html

The Department for Work & Pensions seeks external strategic advice and support for its Estates 2030 Strategic Pipeline Optimisation Programme, covering areas like real estate, operating model design, data, technology, and change management to enhance future service delivery.

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62
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender outlines a significant strategic program with clear objectives but suffers from critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria and data inconsistencies, impacting fairness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender generally adheres to basic legal requirements, referencing the Procurement Act 2023. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria and specific mandatory exclusion grounds, along with missing procedure codes, represents a transparency deficit.

Missing explicit evaluation criteria
Missing specific mandatory exclusion grounds
Clarity65/100

The project description and the scope of required expertise are clearly articulated. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria significantly hinders the clarity for potential bidders regarding how their proposals will be assessed.

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Full specification documents not detailed in extract
Completeness60/100

While essential information like title, value, and duration is present, the tender lacks comprehensive details on evaluation criteria and the full content of associated tender documents, which are crucial for a complete understanding and bid preparation.

Missing explicit evaluation criteria
Full tender specification documents not detailed in extract
Fairness55/100

The tender's fairness is significantly compromised by the complete absence of evaluation criteria, preventing objective and transparent assessment. While the requirements are specialized, they do not appear tailored to a single company, and e-procurement is supported.

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Specialized requirements may limit competition (though not tailored)
Practicality60/100

Electronic submission is supported, and key dates/duration are provided. However, the contract start date being identical to the submission deadline is highly impractical and suggests a data error, posing significant logistical challenges for contract commencement.

Contract start date identical to submission deadline
Document URL not directly provided (though portal mentioned)
Data Consistency60/100

A major inconsistency is the identical submission deadline and contract start date, which is illogical. Minor inconsistencies include unpopulated fields for the liable person and procedure codes.

Identical submission deadline and contract start date
Missing codes for procedure type and liable person
Sustainability50/100

The tender explicitly highlights an innovation focus, which is a positive aspect. However, it lacks specific criteria related to green procurement or broader social aspects, which are increasingly expected in modern public tenders.

Lack of explicit green procurement criteria
Absence of specific social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of program objectives and required expertise
High estimated value indicates a significant and strategic project
Explicit mention of leveraging technology, data, and innovation
Electronic submission via a dedicated portal (Atamis)
Value and duration are clearly specified

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Contract start date identical to submission deadline (impractical)
Full tender specification documents not detailed in extract
Lack of explicit green or social procurement criteria
Missing codes for procedure type and liable person

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Correct the contract start date to reflect a realistic timeline post-award.
3. Ensure all relevant tender documents and their key contents are accessible and clearly summarized.

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