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Professional Services - Head of Construction

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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09 Mar 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons to engage a Head of Construction for the Parliamentary Estate. The tender, titled "Professional Services - Head of Construction," falls under the construction-related services industry, specifically construction consultancy. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement is in the Award stage, with a contract period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The tender period concluded on 20 December 2024, with the award active as of 10 January 2025. The procurement value is noted as £180,000 GBP, though the awarded contract amount is £209,484 GBP. The contract is designed to uphold standardised practices across projects, with the awarded supplier being Wates Construction.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy and project management to engage with prestigious projects within the Parliamentary Estate. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not be directly targeted, larger firms with established expertise in managing high-profile construction projects will find this contract beneficial for bolstering their portfolio. The procurement method is classified as "Other," suggesting a tailored approach to selecting the most qualified provider, exemplified by the choice of Wates Construction. Businesses capable of delivering consistent, high-standard construction consultancy services will be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities within public sector procurements.

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Notice Title

Professional Services - Head of Construction

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons requires a Head of Construction. The Head of Construction will ensure that our projects achieve our required standards for on-site delivery. The candidate will be required to drive best practice and seek consistency of approach across the Parliamentary Estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c75170ed-c729-4170-83a6-e0d36303b10c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c248c77f-2ff9-483a-bb49-1ce25405942e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATES CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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