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Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS) Requirement for ISO 9001 accreditation services

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02 Nov 2021 at 10:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently conducting a tender for the provision of ISO 9001 accreditation services related to the Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS). This opportunity, classified under industrial quality control services, is primarily aimed at suppliers with UKAS accreditation and appropriate security clearances. The tender is set to close on 12th November 2021 at midday, with the contract period commencing on 4th December 2021 and extending until 31st December 2024. The geographical focus for service delivery includes regions in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The procurement is being managed as a limited competitive quotation process, which is suitable for smaller enterprises as evidenced by its SMEs indication.

This tender represents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses specialised in quality management and accreditation services, particularly those with UKAS credentials. Firms capable of meeting the specified security clearance requirements will find a strong fit here. Given the nature of the services required, companies in the sectors of industrial quality control, system quality assurance planning, and assessment services are encouraged to engage with this tender, potentially expanding their portfolio within the public sector and enhancing their credibility through association with a significant government client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS) Requirement for ISO 9001 accreditation services

Notice Description

The Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS) that sits within the Home Office require the services of a UKAS accredited certification body to perform audits and to provide certification to ISO 9001. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must be appropriately UKAS (www.ukas.com) accredited and must have or be willing to secure clearance to SC level and NPPV clearance for its auditors in order to be considered for this opportunity. To express interest in this opportunity and be invited to the tender exercise, please email chris.penny1@homeoffice.gov.uk no later than midday 12th November 2021. In the subject line to your email please state "C21735 Expression of Interest FINDS ISO Auditing Services" and in the body text, confirm your interest. Further instruction will follow in respect of registration to the Home Office tenders portal through which the exercise will be conducted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410328a4-b3fb-4e1f-a1ae-5fd1e0802325
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71731000 - Industrial quality control services

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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