Transcription Services Framework

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons

Published: Sep 18, 2026

Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Parliamentary. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.6 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 20, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the governance and public administration sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and Corporate Officer of the House of Commons (the Authority), acting jointly, requires up to a maximum of 4 suppliers for the provision of transcription services, to support and supplement the Authority's internal transcription teams, providing additional capacity and resilience during periods of peak demand. This will include in-person attendance for the purpose of taking a log of proceedings, for Select Committees of both Houses, Joint Committees, Private Bill Committees and other Committee sittings. These transcriptions are ordered to be published by both Houses for various committees across the House of Commons and the House of Lords. This procurement is for the establishment of an internal framework agreement for transcription services. The framework will be awarded to up to 4 suppliers and is not divided into lots. The framework will support transcription operations across Parliament and is intended to ensure high quality transcription, value for money, and service resilience. To register your interest and participate in this tender, please create an account on Atamis via https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once registered, search for the project in order to access the tender documents. If you experience any issues with registration, please contact the team at pcd@parliament.uk.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 088683-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Corporate Officer of the House of Commons

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has issued 105 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 78 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 20, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Corporate Officer of the House of Commons in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,600,000 - £1,600,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 088683-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.