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Regulatory and Facility Readiness Audit

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

27 Sep 2024 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a tender process for the "Regulatory and Facility Readiness Audit," focusing on internal audit services within various lab sites. The procurement was under a competitive quotation method below the threshold, classified under the CPV code 79212200. The contract was awarded to Ridge & Partners with an overall value of £97,280. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with significant dates including the award date on 12th September 2024. The contract period commences from 13th September 2024 until 11th October 2024, covering locations that include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global regions. This audit aims to assess regulatory compliance and facility readiness at designated sites.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those capable of handling complex, multi-location engagements. Large-scale audit firms with expertise in regulatory compliance, specifically within health and security, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Though the suitability criteria did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped with robust auditing capabilities and experience in large-scale health sector projects could benefit significantly from such opportunities by enhancing their portfolio and credibility in critical compliance audits.

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Notice Title

Regulatory and Facility Readiness Audit

Notice Description

Audit of Regulatory and Facility Readiness at specific designated lab sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ae1a2d7-8cde-4c69-8133-186883f9c5cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84cc01a7-8ffb-4912-ada6-a339990dee38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£97,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PH
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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