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Assessment for Certification Against ISO 27001

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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15 Jan 2020 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed a procurement process titled "Assessment for Certification Against ISO 27001" aimed at appointing a UKAS-accredited certification body to conduct audits for ISO 27001 certification. This tender falls under the auditing services category, with a total contract value of £18,225. The contract began on 2nd January 2020 and will run until 1st January 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12th December 2019, having been published on 15th January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those that are UKAS-accredited. Companies capable of providing system quality assurance assessments would find this contract suitable for growth, especially as Ofqual emphasises the importance of a robust Information Security Management System. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is designed to support their participation, although larger organisations may also qualify.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment for Certification Against ISO 27001

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to specify Ofqual's requirements in order to appoint a UKAS-accredited certification body to carry out the stage one and stage two assessments required for certification against ISO 27001, and subsequent annual assessments for the duration of the contract. Ofqual has been working to develop an effective Information Security Management System mapped to the controls identified in ISO 27002. As this work has progressed the organisation has decided to seek certification against the ISO 27001 standard. This contract is intended to cover the initial certification, and up to two annual assessments during the 3 years of certification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e23013a-6503-413b-ad42-53e612046ad3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 1 Jan 2023 3-4 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 3BH
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
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTIFICATION EUROPE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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