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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 13:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons involves the provision of a Works Independent Commercial Assurance Service (iCAS) to the Parliamentary Commercial Department. As a central government public authority located in London, the process is positioned in the 'award' stage, with the contract signed on 23rd March 2026 and active from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a renewal option extending until 31st March 2027. This tender falls under the services industry category focusing on procurement consultancy services, executed without competition under the 'direct' procurement method due to it being below threshold limitations.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are looking to collaborate with governmental bodies. Given the direct procurement approach and the emphasis on commercial assurance, firms with expertise in this domain can leverage this contract for business growth, enhancing their portfolio with government sector experience. Allora Infrastructure Limited has already gained from this contract award, exemplifying the potential for similar enterprises to position themselves in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026823-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

ALLORA INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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