Award

Proficiency Testing Services

HOME OFFICE

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Award

20 Dec 2024 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the provision of annual proficiency testing services required for ISO accreditation under the industry category of Laboratory services (CPV: 71900000). The procurement process, identified as "Proficiency Testing Services" with a value of £13,600, was conducted via a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. This contract spans numerous locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 20th December 2024 and will last until 31st July 2028. Notably, the award was published on 20th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. The contract with the Home Office can enhance the selected supplier's profile, reinforcing its credentials in the field of ISO accreditation. Companies capable of delivering high-quality proficiency testing services can benefit from the visibility and prestige associated with serving a major governmental department. CACI Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the competitive potential for well-established and capable firms within this market niche.

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Notice Title

Proficiency Testing Services

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the provision of annual proficiency testing services required for ISO accreditation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-801b18ae-d126-47af-b78e-a6d78849597d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14c4c0f-0bdd-41d5-9dc0-b43fce1c7477
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
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
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

CACI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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