Tender

Certification Body for the Forestry Commission (UKWAS)

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

15 Mar 2019 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission in the UK is currently seeking a contractor through an open procurement process for auditing services related to FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification. The tender, titled "Certification Body for the Forestry Commission (UKWAS)," was published on 15 March 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for 5 April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 6 May 2019 and will run until 5 May 2024, encompassing services provided across the UK and additional British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those certified to provide FSC® and PEFC™ certification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental auditing and certification processes will find this procurement ideal for growth, as it aligns with sustainable practices in the forestry sector. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar certifications will be well-positioned to compete in this tendering process.

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Notice Title

Certification Body for the Forestry Commission (UKWAS)

Notice Description

A Contract will be awarded for the supply of the necessary audit and surveillance work to award and maintain FSC(r) (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFCTM (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification for the Forestry Commission in England (FCE).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c1bc92-5390-4c5c-8bb7-a2b7baf9ab37
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
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2019 - 5 May 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neville.geddes@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
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
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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