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PLACE848H UKAS Assessment

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 06:20

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the 'PLACE848H UKAS Assessment' project, aiming to maintain accreditation for its laboratories through UKAS assessment. The contract, categorised under research laboratory and certification services, is located in England, United Kingdom, and involves upholding British standards and effective record-keeping practices. Key contract dates include the start on 24th June 2025 and the end on 20th June 2031, with an award value of £45,000. The procurement stage has reached completion with the final award notice published on 2nd July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in accreditation and certification services, particularly those with expertise in laboratory assessments. While the direct award method limits the competitive bidding process, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities to collaborate or form partnerships within this industry sector, capitalising on the need for specialist services in maintaining quality and standard compliance across laboratory operations.

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Notice Title

PLACE848H UKAS Assessment

Notice Description

In order to maintain the accreditation for our laboratories, we require UKAS to assess our testing and quality system to ensure we are following the appropriate British standards and accurate record keeping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bddf93d-70f6-4226-bc31-8c80d8a89033
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3816e462-a389-456f-a0b5-cf65ba17adea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2031 Over 5 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
placecountyprocurement@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1629532310

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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