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Supply of Newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate

THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords are currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supply of Newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate". This contract involves providing timely delivery of national newspapers and a limited selection of periodicals to designated locations within the Palace of Westminster, located in London, United Kingdom, with postal code SW1A 0AA. Classified under the CPV code 64111000 for postal services related to newspapers and periodicals, the estimated contract value ranges between GBP 300,000 and GBP 400,000. Potential suppliers are invited to submit responses to this Request for Information (RFI) via the procurement portal, Atamis, by midday on 29th October 2025. The contract period, currently in the planning stage, is expected to commence on 5th May 2026 and conclude on 4th May 2029.

This tender presents an attractive business opportunity for companies specialising in the delivery of newspapers and periodicals, especially those experienced with supplying time-sensitive printed materials to institutional clients. The opportunity is designed with small and medium enterprises in mind, making it an excellent prospect for such businesses to expand their operations. With an estimated contract value of up to GBP 400,000, this tender provides a significant potential market entry to service the needs of the prestigious Parliamentary Estate in London, United Kingdom. By participating in the RFI process, interested companies have the chance to showcase their capability in meeting the specific requirements set out by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords, possibly paving the way for strategic growth and greater industry presence.

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Notice Title

Supply of Newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (the Authority) are seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the provision of newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate. The Authority requires the timely delivery of national newspapers and a limited selection of periodicals to designated locations across the Estate. These publications must be made available to Members of Parliament, Members of the House of Lords, and Parliamentary staff on the day of publication. This RFI is issued solely for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to procure any goods or services. The Authority invites responses from suppliers with relevant experience and capability to meet this requirement. Responses to this Request for Information should be submitted via our procurement portal, Atamis. To register, please visit: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once registration is complete, the opportunity can be located and accessed through the portal. The deadline for this RFI is midday on 29/10/25.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b6bc11e-c9c5-4d55-a2a8-5ddeee130b34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56bfd0d-03d2-4727-ad0a-d30693823025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22210000 - Newspapers

64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Contact Name
Emily James
Contact Email
jamese@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
02072195464

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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