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Professional Services - Head of Construction

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has concluded a procurement process to appoint Wates Construction Limited as the Head of Construction, focusing on construction-related services within the Parliamentary Estate located in region UKI32, London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of "services" and specifically involves construction consultancy services. The process utilised a limited procurement method, proceeding with a direct award without prior publication due to it being outside the directive's scope. The contract was signed on 31st December 2025, with the completion of the award stage by 11th March 2026, reflecting a total contract value of £209,484.00 GBP.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for large construction firms specialising in consultancy services to engage with high-standard projects within a prestigious location. Business growth can be harnessed by aligning practices with the strategic requirements and consistency sought by the Parliamentary Estate. This contract could serve as a significant reference for firms aiming to strengthen their portfolio in public sector projects. Companies with expertise in driving best practices and ensuring high-quality service delivery could find themselves well-positioned to pursue similar projects in the future.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Procurement Information

Direct award to supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022011-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLI32 Westminster

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

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