Award

WIG Membership

COMPANIES HOUSE

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Companies House, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, focuses on securing membership services for cross-sector learning and development opportunities, titled "WIG Membership." The industry category for this contract falls under services, specifically subscription services. The procurement method used is direct and below the threshold, meaning it was executed without competition. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will remain active until 30th April 2028, with a gross value of £17,376. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract signed on 31st March 2026. The Whitehall & Industry Group (Wig) has been selected as the supplier for this subscription service.

This tender presents businesses with an opportunity for growth by engaging with a central government organisation like Companies House. Companies offering specialised subscription services within the learning and development sector may find this tender particularly advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) competent in delivering high-quality training and development services should consider engaging with venues offered by Companies House for future similar procurement opportunities. Despite this contract being awarded without competition, understanding this process can help businesses align their offerings to meet government requirements and prepare for potential collaborations in new tender prospects.

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Notice Title

WIG Membership

Notice Description

Cross-sector L&D opportunities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034142-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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