Tender

GSV3582 - Provision of Virtual Work Experience

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons is seeking tenders for the "GSV3582 - Provision of Virtual Work Experience". This tender falls under the education and training services category, and it aims to provide a comprehensive virtual work experience programme. The programme includes interactive modules and sessions with parliamentary staff, targeting participants within the UK. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open competition method and below-threshold procurement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23 May 2025, with the contract period set to start on 9 June 2025 and run until 8 June 2027, with a potential extension to 8 June 2028.

This tender presents a standout opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and digital experience solutions, particularly SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). The structured programme emphasizes quality, assessed at 60% against 40% for cost, thus rewarding innovation and expertise in delivering engaging and comprehensive educational experiences. Participation in this project not only aligns businesses with central government functions but also allows them to contribute to career development within governmental contexts, potentially opening doors to further opportunities in the public sector.

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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-050b7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018469-2025
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 Jun 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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