Tender

NHSBT1317/S/SP External Auditors (Management Systems)

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Tender

04 Nov 2019 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant is seeking external auditors for its management systems through an open tender process titled "NHSBT1317/S/SP External Auditors (Management Systems)". This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category with a total contract value of £20,000. The tender period will close on 4th December 2019, and the resulting contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting until 1st April 2025. The auditing services required include assessments of multiple ISO certifications, with suppliers needing UKAS accreditation to fulfil the contract requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in ISO standards compliance and a strong accreditation background. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, enabling them to contribute to the NHS's management systems and potentially expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector. Competing firms should focus on demonstrating their qualifications in managing audits and certifications effectively to secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSBT1317/S/SP External Auditors (Management Systems)

Notice Description

NHSBT has a requirement for third party auditing of its management systems, which currently include ISO22301 Business Continuity - NHSBT is currently certified to this standard. OHSAS 18001 - Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series. NHSBT is currently in compliance with this system and is going through migration to ISO45001 with a plan to gain certification by January 2021. Two out of three Audit days will have been completed by 1st April 2020. ISO14001, 2015 NHSBT is currently certified to this standard The successful supplier will be required to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and will have the authority to recommend to the appropriate awarding body following audit that NHSBT should be certificated against the relevant standard and ensure issue of the relevant certificates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b558a1a9-b89a-4339-816a-6fc7954985f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8b5abf-6fee-45ca-9b81-ca23c601c81d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2025 Over 5 years
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
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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