Tender

PIN-GSV1715-Staff Support Services

PARLIAMENT UK

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Tender

24 Apr 2018 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Parliament UK is initiating a tender for "PIN-GSV1715-Staff Support Services" to develop independent support and advice services for handling bullying and harassment, as recommended by a recent report. This procurement is classified under the guidance and counselling services industry, and the tender period is set to close on 20 July 2018. A key information event for potential suppliers will take place in Portcullis House, Westminster, on 26 April 2018, from 9 am to 11 am, to discuss contract requirements and the procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those experienced in providing independent advice and investigation services. With the potential to support Members of Parliament and their staff, contractors with a focus on sensitive issues such as harassment and conflict resolution would be particularly well-suited for this engagement. The contract will commence on 1 September 2018 and is expected to last until 30 August 2021, allowing for substantial business growth within this vital sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN-GSV1715-Staff Support Services

Notice Description

The Parliamentary Working Group on an Independent Complaints and Grievance Policy published a report in February which recommended that new policies and independent advice and investigation services should be developed for bullying and harassment, and sexual harassment in Parliament. As a result, the Houses of Parliament intend to procure a supplier/s to deliver an independent sexual harassment support and advice service and an independent sexual harassment investigation service for MPs, Peers, MPs' staff and Peers' staff. An information event will be held for potential suppliers to find out about the contract requirements and the procurement process for these services. The event will be held in Portcullis House, Westminster, on 26 April at 9am - 11am. Additional information: Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and there are no tender documents to download or submit at this stage. A Contract Notice will be issued to signal commencement of the formal procurement process. This is anticipated being issued during May 2018. If you are interested in this potential opportunity and would like to be kept informed, please submit your expression of interest via our In-Tend procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home) by responding to this Prior Information Notice-GSV1715 (listed within Tenders / Current). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db5faff8-9c76-4821-acfc-1ca36d16acec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f50170-9c50-4c0c-b6d3-7b4dfc8aae83
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 30 Aug 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARLIAMENT UK
Contact Name
Parliamentary Procurement & Commercial Service
Contact Email
ppcs@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
02072191600

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0PW
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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