Live Surveillance
Department for Work & Pensions · Central government
In brief
Department for Work & Pensions has announced plans to buy security work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
DWP have a requirement as part of their Live Surveillance strategy to have a solution in place including but not limited to: Encrypted Live Streaming - capability provides secure, real time transmission of video from the vehicle to authorised users on a viewing platform. All data is protected through end to end encryption to prevent unauthorised access, interception, or tampering. Ensuring operational integrity and supports the safe handling of sensitive or confidential surveillance activities. Vehicle-based video storage and recording equipment - This component allows video footage to be captured and securely stored on discreet equipment within a vehicle. It continuously records during…Read the full description
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 035526-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
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From notice 035526-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.