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UK_236 - Cultural Engagement ISO 9001:2015 Certification - AWARD

BRITISH COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2024 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed a procurement process to award a contract for providing audits, surveillance visits, and certification for ISO 9001:2015 under the title "UK_236 - Cultural Engagement ISO 9001:2015 Certification - AWARD". This procurement falls within the industry category of certification and auditing services, encompassing internal and financial audits. The contract was awarded using an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 20 May 2024. The contract commenced on 29 August 2024 and will run until 27 August 2027. Key locations included various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract's value is £45,000 to be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams due to the widespread geographical engagement of the British Council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in certification and auditing services, particularly those capable of conducting remote assessments. The contract is ideally suited for SMEs, given the British Council's SME suitability criteria. Companies like NQA Certification Ltd, which was awarded the contract, serve as excellent examples of the type of business well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. With a focus on ISO 9001:2015 certification, the tender offers a stable three-year contract that promises both sustained revenue and the potential to enhance reputational standing in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_236 - Cultural Engagement ISO 9001:2015 Certification - AWARD

Notice Description

This procurement will award a single supplier contract to provide audits/surveillance visits and certification of ISO 9001:2015. Audits and assessments conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams, due to the British Councils Cultural Engagement, Education portfolio work being widespread throughout the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afb85e43-1f4e-4764-b127-ca3127743be3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888615bb-ed4e-4e00-a1e5-fd886057a555
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,936 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2027 2-3 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aung Thein
Contact Email
aung.thein@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NQA CERTIFICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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