Tender

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - ISO 9001 ACCREDITATION CONSULTANT - ST HELENS

ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED

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Tender

03 Oct 2017 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The St Helens Chamber Limited is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for management consultancy services aimed at achieving ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for Conway Control Systems Ltd, a manufacturer and supplier of industrial control systems based in Warrington, England. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with quotations due by 5:00 PM on 13 October 2017. The project is set to commence shortly after the contract start date of 1 November 2017, with an expected completion period of 3-6 months. This procurement falls within the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, with a budget range of £2,500 to £24,999.

This RFQ presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in quality management systems, to assist a growing company in enhancing its operational efficiency and securing larger contracts. Businesses with expertise in ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001:2015, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful consultant will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of the industry sector, a clear delivery timeline, and effective communication capabilities to stand out in the evaluation process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - ISO 9001 ACCREDITATION CONSULTANT - ST HELENS

Notice Description

Conway Control Systems Ltd (CCS) is a company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of thermocouples, control systems and instrumentation for use in a number of industrial sectors and applications. Demand is from domestic and international companies that specialise in fire testing, chemical and glass production, pharmaceutical, food, aerospace, military and automotive applications. Many applications require demonstration of the latest quality standards, namely ISO9001:2015. The business employs 8-10 staff and has grown steadily over the past few years. Accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 would assist in further efficient growth of the business. The creation of a revised ISO accredited quality management system would also support efficiencies in the day to day running of the business including: * product traceability * risk management * recruitment and training * customer satisfaction Obtaining and maintaining ISO9001:2015 accreditation will also enable the business to secure larger contracts and generate further opportunities for expansion and growth. The company understands the work required to obtain and maintain accreditation, having worked with older standards for ISO9001 and has standard operating procedures in place to cover the day to day processes within the business. Requirement - This RFQ is for management consultancy services to aid CCS with preparing and setting up its systems to gain ISO accreditation for 9001:2015. As CCS grows it expects to efficiently demonstrate UKAS accreditation to ISO standards (ISO9001:2015). Equally it will need recognised procedures in place to manage company expansion. Deliverable Timescale CCS is looking to commence the project immediately and complete within 3-6 months. Indicative Budget - This work will be part funded though the European Regional Development Fund. The project falls within the PS2,500 - PS24,999 bracket and therefore, under current Public Procurement Regulations, there is no formal tender procedure but a detailed written quotation is required. Evaluation Criteria -Quotations will be assessed and scored on the following criteria: Cost (40%) Demonstrable Understanding of Industry Sector (20%) Delivery Timescale (20%) Ease of Communication (20%) Scoring Methodology 4 Excellent Proposal meets and in some places exceeds the required standard 3 Good Proposal meets required standard 2 Acceptable Proposal meets the required standard in most respects, but is lacking or inconsistent in others 1 Poor Proposal falls short of expected standard 0 Unacceptable Completely or significantly fails to meet required standard or does not provide the relevant answer Proposal Format - Proposals should clearly demonstrate how they meet the requirement set out above. Deadline and SubmissionQuotations are required by 5:00pm Friday 13 October 2017, either electronically or by post/in person to Graham Conway, Southlyn, Farnworth Road, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2TX

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cf8274d-8c75-4cd0-ae1c-303141422f2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b460f22-b055-4c17-b6b2-5c1246a45b9d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RFQ
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 2TX
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Penketh and Cuerdley
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

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