Award

WIG Membership

COMPANIES HOUSE

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Companies House, a central government public authority located in Cardiff, has completed a procurement process for a WIG Membership that offers cross-sector learning and development opportunities. Awarded on 2 April 2026, the procurement involves subscription services in the services industry category, with delivery planned throughout the United Kingdom until the contract's end on 31 March 2028. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, deemed below threshold, hence executed without competition. The contract's total gross value is £17,376, with a net value of £14,480, as per the documented award notice published on 15 April 2026.

This procurement creates opportunities for firms specialising in membership and subscription services in the services sector, particularly those interested in engaging with public authorities. The contract presents significant potential for business growth with Companies House—the purchasing organisation—being a central government entity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other service providers in the UK are well-suited to compete or collaborate in similar opportunities that provide access to cross-sector learning and development initiatives. Although directly awarded without competition, the contract exemplifies future potential for businesses to connect with government organisations for developmental services.

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Notice Title

WIG Membership

Notice Description

Cross sector L&D opportunities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034127-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WHITEHALL & INDUSTRY GROUP (WIG

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