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GSV3583 - ICGS Transcription Services

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has concluded a public procurement process titled "GSV3583 - ICGS Transcription Services" under the procurement category of services. This contract, valued at £120,000 gross, has been awarded to THEBIGWORD GROUP LIMITED. It is part of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) and provides typing, word-processing, and desktop publishing services. The procurement process used was a limited method, below the threshold with limited competition. The contract began on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2027. The procurement location is the UK, with the buyer based in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription and word-processing services, ideally suited to large organisations with experience in delivering comprehensive documentation services. The limited procurement method suggests fewer competitors, making it advantageous for businesses that are already well-established in this domain. Participation in successful government projects such as these can open doors to further government contracting opportunities and enhance the supplier's profile within public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSV3583 - ICGS Transcription Services

Notice Description

Transcription Services for the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061124
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007700-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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