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ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra EA and Defra ALBs

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Nov 2024 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) awarded a contract for ISO Audit and Certification Services to Interface-NRM. The contract, which falls under the industry category of internal audit services (CPV code 79212200), covers Lot 1 and Lot 2 and is valued at £281,500. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, adhering to above-threshold regulations. The contract period runs from 11th October 2024 to 31st December 2028. Services will be rendered across a variety of locations, including but not limited to the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man. This contract was awarded based on an open competitive tender that concluded on 12th April 2024.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for entities specialising in ISO audit and certification services to expand their operations and establish a foothold in the public sector. Although the awarded contract is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, it provides a significant business opportunity for established firms with expertise in internal audit services, especially those looking to engage with a high-profile government department like Defra. Businesses with a strong background in public sector compliance and international service delivery would find this an excellent growth avenue, given the extensive geographical coverage and extended contract period of over four years.

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Notice Title

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra EA and Defra ALBs

Notice Description

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra EA and Defra ALBs - Lot 1 and Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-401ed492-d47a-4b18-9250-601a4f33f9c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c8ee78-f318-41f4-b7c3-3703e229808e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£281,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£281,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERFACE-NRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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