DWP Workplace Security Guarding Services

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Security Guarding supplier to provide trained Security Officers across its entire estate of over 800 properties nationwide, including Jobcentre Plus sites, assessment centres, corporate centres, and service centres. Key responsibilities include: deploying Security Officers equipped with Body Worn Cameras and Private Mobile Radios; providing reception services at Caxton House (London) and Quarry House (Leeds); and operating a 24/7 keyholding service to unlock and lock DWP sites without automation. The successful supplier will collaborate with Authority (Total Facilities Management provider), the Security Control Centre supplier, and other members of the Estates department supply chain to ensure the safety and security of DWP employees, customers, and property. This contract was awarded through a Further Competition under Lot 3c of Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6232 (Facilities Management and Workplace Services). The initial contract period is 7 years following mobilisation, with an optional extension of up to 3 years available in any configuration.