Tender

Mystery Shopper - Passholder Checking

UK PARLIAMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 17:06

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Parliament, acting jointly through the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, has initiated a tender for "Mystery Shopper - Passholder Checking" services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Survey Services (CPV: 79311000) with additional classifications in Guard Services (CPV: 79713000) and Security Services (CPV: 79710000). The project focuses on providing passholder checking services for parliamentary staff and includes the identification of potential biases using metrics. The open procedure tender process started on 21 February 2025, with the submission deadline set for 21 March 2025. The contract, valued at £60,000, will run from 21 April 2025 to 20 April 2026, in Westminster, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security, guard, and survey services to collaborate with a high-profile government institution. Companies particularly suited for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide thorough, unbiased passholder checking and reporting services. Engaging in this tender will not only offer a substantial contract value but also bolster the business’s portfolio with a prestigious client, potentially leading to further governmental or high-profile opportunities. SMEs will benefit from the streamlined procurement process, utilising an open procedure below the threshold to ensure accessibility and competitiveness.

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Notice Title

Mystery Shopper - Passholder Checking

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, acting jointly, ("the Authority") is seeking a Supplier to provide Passholder checking services across all of Parliamentary staff and report on any potential bias by the testing pool, utilising metrics. All responses to this tender must be made via the Atamis portal. Suppliers must register on the portal in order to submit a response. Registration can be completed using the following link: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d06128c-aa2a-455d-9947-1805f202fc1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375bbaaf-801e-4701-a482-af77d4087e87
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
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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