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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 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Works Independent Commercial Assurance Service (iCAS)," aimed at enhancing services within the Parliamentary Commercial Department. This direct procurement, conducted without competition below the threshold, primarily involves procurement consultancy services. Located in London, the contract was awarded to David Orr, a supplier based in County Antrim, listed as an SME. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 30th September 2026, with an option for a further six-month extension. The total contract value is £135,000, though the net amount stands at £112,500 GBP. The award is active as of 23rd March 2026, marking the progression from the award to the contract stage.

This tender offers valuable growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in procurement services, particularly for those capable of delivering strategic and effective commercial assurance services. SME businesses like David Orr, with expertise in advisory environments, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. It provides a platform for businesses to expand their outreach within central government operations, fostering connections and potentially opening avenues for future projects and collaborations through a direct procurement route. Engaging in such government contracts can bolster a firm's reputation and increase its standing in the public sector consultancy sphere.

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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-0672ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026851-2026
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

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

DAVID ORR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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