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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 £5,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 30 April 2027.

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?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Monday 11 January 2027

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 10 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

DWP have a requirement to have a solution in place for a select fleet of vehicles 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 deployments…Read the full description
DWP have a requirement to have a solution in place for a select fleet of vehicles 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 deployments and retains high quality video evidence even when network connectivity is unavailable. The system is designed for resilience, ensuring reliable performance under varied environmental and operational conditions. System will have the capability to transfer footage onto a portable storage device. e.g. a USB stick. Covert vehicle cameras - Covert cameras integrated discreetly inside and outside the vehicles to enable during surveillance operations. These devices are designed to remain hidden from public view while providing clear, reliable footage. With the ability to provide High quality footage in all weather conditions and during hours of darkness. Application for viewing and controlling live streaming and in-vehicle equipment - This application serves as the central interface for authorised user(s) to monitor live video feeds and remotely manage connected in vehicle devices on DWP devices. Users can control cameras, initiate or stop recordings.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 11 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 035526-2026
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 104507-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 035526-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 April 2026, last updated 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.