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ISO 9001 Surveillance Visits

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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03 Feb 2025 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for ISO 9001 Surveillance Visits to LRQA. The procurement, managed through an open procedure below threshold, falls under the accounting and auditing services industry category. The contract, valued at £68,750, covers a comprehensive range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is now complete, with the tender period having ended on 28th February 2025. The contract commences on 1st March 2025 and will conclude on 28th August 2027.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quality management and auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given MCA’s proactive support for these entities. Suppliers capable of delivering ISO 9001 surveillance and maintaining high standards of quality assurance in diverse geographical areas will find this an excellent growth avenue. The contract promises a well-defined scope and timeline, providing substantial engagement with the MCA’s Quality Management System.

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Notice Title

ISO 9001 Surveillance Visits

Notice Description

MCAs Quality Management System is the responsibility of all staff, but the policy and subsequent day to day governance is managed by the Head of Internal Audit, supported by the Business Improvement & Assurance Division which comprises of Lead Audits and administrative support for the Internal Assurance Audit Progrmme, Document Management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc4a6a7f-ed56-4da3-bd84-8cdc9ef28092
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae36b954-cd18-43b5-a2ce-887dc67d0eab
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Aug 2027 2-3 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LRQA

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