Award

Accreditation Services for National Institute of Biologial Standards and Control

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Award

07 Jul 2020 at 09:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has awarded a contract for "Accreditation Services for National Institute of Biological Standards and Control" to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. This award, valued at £75,000, falls within the services industry, specifically under system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement process followed a direct award method under PCR2015 Reg 32(2)(b), with the contract period commencing on 20th July 2020 and concluding on 20th July 2023. The tender notice was published on 7th July 2020, with the closing date for any further submissions set for 17th July 2020. Services will be delivered in the East of England.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in accredited assurance services, particularly those capable of meeting stringent quality assurance standards. Given the nature of the work and the specific accreditation requirements, businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide similar services should consider competing for future opportunities in this sector. Although only the UKAS was eligible for this particular contract, the procurement method suggests there may be future opportunities for competitive tenders. Engaging in this market aligns with the growing demand for quality assurance within the public and private sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accreditation Services for National Institute of Biologial Standards and Control

Notice Description

This is an award notice. A contract has been awarded to UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Services) for provision of accreditation services at the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control. The procurement route was a Direct Award under PCR2015 Reg 32(2)(b). UKAS the only body in the UK who can perform this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d1e271-a6d1-496b-b895-847e87dcef3b
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

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2020 - 20 Jul 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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR, HERTS
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE

Further Information

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