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Reassessment for Certification against iso 27001

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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12 Mar 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is undertaking a procurement process for reassessment and certification against ISO 27001:2022. This tender, titled "Reassessment for Certification against ISO 27001," falls within the industry category of System Quality Assurance Assessment and Review Services (CPV code: 72225000). The services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract starting on 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2030. The tender period ended on 25th November 2024, and the total contract value is £36,502.80. Key deadlines include assessments in March, April, and June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information security management systems. The requirement for a UKAS Accredited Certification Body suggests that this tender is best suited for firms experienced in carrying out certification assessments against international standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria highlighting SME potential involvement. Successful companies will have the opportunity for long-term engagement, with annual assessments over a three-year certification period, allowing for sustained business growth and involvement in a high-profile project led by Ofqual.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reassessment for Certification against iso 27001

Notice Description

Ofqual requires a UKAS Accredited Certification Body to carry out the necessary assessments of the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS) against the ISO 27001:2022 International Standard. This will include a transition assessment in March or April 2025, and a full assessment in June 2025. The successful tenderer will also carry out annual assessments during the three-year certification period

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/7b892e55-75db-4f4b-bd11-fe01d461525f
Current Stage
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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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,502 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,502 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI ASSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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