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Provision of Works Independent Commercial Assurance Service (iCAS)

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Works Independent Commercial Assurance Service" aimed at enhancing the Parliamentary Commercial Department. This contract falls under the services category, specifically "Procurement consultancy services," and involves direct procurement below the competition threshold without a formal tender process. The procurement method was direct, and the current stage is award and contract with Grier Consulting Limited as the supplier. The contract was signed on 23 March 2026, and it is active from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026, with an option for a 6-month extension. The value of the contract stands at £112,500, reaching a total gross amount of £135,000, and it is located in London, United Kingdom. This project is regulated under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers opportunities for growth to businesses involved in procurement consultancy services, particularly small-to-medium enterprises like Grier Consulting Limited. Engaging in such a contract with a central government public authority provides an excellent avenue for building a strong portfolio, enhancing expertise in governmental assurance services, and potentially opening doors to more significant future projects within the public sector. Businesses that specialise in providing commercial assurance services and those that have a track record in working with governmental bodies are well-suited to compete in similar contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Works Independent Commercial Assurance Service (iCAS)

Notice Description

Provision of a Works Independent Commercial Assurance Service to the Parliamentary Commercial Department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026816-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
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

GRIER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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