Tender

GSV3582 - Provision of Virtual Work Experience

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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Tender

01 May 2025 at 10:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons is undertaking an open procurement process for the "GSV3582 - Provision of Virtual Work Experience" programme, focused on the education and training services industry. This tender, identified under OCDS ID "ocds-h6vhtk-050b34", is seeking a supplier to develop a virtual work experience programme that showcases diverse career opportunities within the House of Commons and Joint Departments. The programme requires structured and interactive content, including live and recorded sessions with parliamentary staff. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with submissions open until 23rd May 2025, and the expected contract commencement is on 9th June 2025, running through to 8th May 2027. Located in London, this contract is a below threshold open competition, accessible for submissions via the Atamis portal.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities by allowing suppliers to engage with a central government authority. Companies specialising in virtual learning experiences or educational technology services would find this contract particularly well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The contract includes potential renewal terms (2+1 years), which presents a stable collaboration opportunity for the winning bidder. With an evaluation criterion of quality at 60% and cost at 40%, businesses can leverage their expertise and competitive pricing to secure the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSV3582 - Provision of Virtual Work Experience

Notice Description

The Corporate Office of the House of Commons (The Authority) seeks to contract with a supplier for the provision of a comprehensive virtual work experience programme that introduces participants to the diverse career opportunities within the House of Commons (and Joint Departments). The Authority require the services to include a structured programme that includes interactive modules, live and recorded sessions with parliamentary staff, and engaging activities designed to enhance participant's understanding of parliamentary functions and careers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018349-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,075 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£103,075 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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