Scope
Reference
GSV4085
Description
The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (the Authority) are seeking a supplier for the provision of newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate.
The Authority requires the timely delivery of national, regional and international newspapers and a limited selection of periodicals to an offsite consolidation centre, from where the Authority will arrange onward delivery to designated locations across the Estate. These publications must be made available to Members of Parliament, Members of the House of Lords, and Parliamentary staff on the day of publication.
Responses to this opportunity should be submitted via our procurement portal, Atamis.
To register, please visit: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome.
Once registration is complete, the opportunity can be located and accessed through the portal.
Please note that tenderers will not be able to access tender documents or submit a response until the tender response window opens.
Total value (estimated)
- £712,500 excluding VAT
- £855,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2029
- Possible extension to 4 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years, with options to extend by up to two (2) further one‑year periods. Any extension will be exercised at the Authority's discretion to ensure continuity of service, maintain value for money, and subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing business need.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals
Contract locations
- UKI32 - Westminster
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Conditions of Participation: Legal and financial and Technical Ability to perform the contract (Refer to PSQ documents).
Technical ability conditions of participation
Conditions of Participation: Legal and financial and Technical Ability to perform the contract (Refer to PSQ documents).
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Tender Notice will be published via the Find a Tender Service. Tender documents will be available for download via the Atamis portal, linked below, once the tender opportunity submission window opens.
Suppliers wishing to participate should register on the Atamis portal well in advance of the publication date.
Any registration issues should be directed towards Atamis support.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 28 February 2029
Other information
Payment terms
Payment of valid and undisputed invoices shall be made within 30 days of receipt.
Description of risks to contract performance
Risks relate to continuity of supply, price changes, demand fluctuation, and supplier performance, to be managed through contract controls.
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authorities
Corporate Officer of the House of Commons
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCD-6982-LPZW
Parliament Square
LONDON
SW1A 0AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Parliamentary Commercial Department
Email: pcd@parliament.uk
Website: https://www.parliament.uk/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Corporate Officer of the House of Lords
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRMR-5585-NTMY
Parliament Square
LONDON
SW1A 0AA
United Kingdom
Email: pcd@parliament.uk
Website: https://www.parliament.uk/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government