Transcription Services Framework
Corporate Officer of the House of Commons · Central government
In brief
Corporate Officer of the House of Commons is looking for suppliers for translation and IT and software work (London).
It is a framework worth up to £1,600,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 19 April 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Thursday 8 October 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026
How bids are scored
Commercial Proposal 30% · Quality 60% · Social Value 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Typical: a median of 3.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £1,600,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
Conditions
- N/A
The buyer expects to buy this again around June 2030.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 8 October 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 044594-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 045044-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 088683-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 044594-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 May 2026, last updated 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.