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Request for Quotation: ISO 27001 Certification

ARK GROUP DMCC

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Summary of the contracting process

ARK Group DMCC, based in London, is seeking fixed price quotations for ISO 27001 audit and certification services, including two years of surveillance audits, to ensure their information security practices' effectiveness. The tender, titled "Request for Quotation: ISO 27001 Certification," falls under the information systems and servers category, and other related classifications include data and file security software development. The open procedure tender, valued at £16,000 GBP, is available in multiple locations: the United Kingdom, Jordan, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 25 September 2024 and the contract starting on 1 October 2024 and ending on 31 October 2027.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in information security and audit services to expand their client base and demonstrate their expertise in ISO 27001 standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability considerations. Companies adept in providing rigorous audit services and ensuring compliance with international information security standards will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, promising business growth both through financial gain and enhanced reputation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quotation: ISO 27001 Certification

Notice Description

The purpose of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to request fixed price quotations for the provision of ISO 27001 audit and certification services, followed by two years of surveillance audits to ensure continued compliance with the ISO standard. The certification and audits will ensure the effectiveness of ARK Group DMCC's information security practices. ARK Group DMCC is a social enterprise specialising in stabilisation, development, peacebuilding, displacement, irregular migration, and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE), primarily in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCAS). Founded in 2012, ARK focuses on reconciling the human security needs of local communities with the concerns of governmental clients and international organisations. ARK's core activities encompass research and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and programme and project design and management. Procedures for Submitting Quotations and Awarding Contract a. Firms are to submit their quotation by email to procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com. Please title the email "RFQ ARK1499 ISO 27001 Certification" and send submission as one email with four separate attachments as outlined below: Attachment 1: Quotation Declaration Form Attachment 2: Technical Proposal Attachment 3: Price Proposal Attachment 4: Provide a copy of a valid company registration document. b. Quotations will be received until the closing date provided on page 1. Quotations received after the closing time will not be accepted. c. Discussions may be held to clarify quotations, and ARK may request the best and final offers in the event of closely matched offers. d. Any requests for clarification regarding this RFQ must be emailed to procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com. The RFQ number should be quoted in all correspondence. All answers will be anonymised and shared with other potential bidders. Please refer to the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) document for complete details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b7e4951-8d6d-416b-9548-4619f435517c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47f2dd8-8731-4fa8-8c93-a2985987ac82
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

72212731 - File security software development services

72212732 - Data security software development services

72212781 - System management software development services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

72810000 - Computer audit services

79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARK GROUP DMCC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 2NX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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