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CT2758 - ISO Quality Management Systems: External Assessment and Training Services Framework Agreement

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2021 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a tender for the "CT2758 - ISO Quality Management Systems: External Assessment and Training Services Framework Agreement". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for system quality assurance assessment and review services. The process is currently completed and involves various lots including ISO accreditation, certification, and training services. The Council, based in Edinburgh (postcode EH8 8BG), has multiple framework agreements in place, and the awards for these services were signed on 26th February 2021, with a value totalling £267,000 across the three active lots.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in ISO certification, quality management training, and technical assessment services, particularly those accredited as UKAS certification bodies. Companies capable of delivering high-quality ISO training and external assessments will be well-suited to compete. Given the Council's commitment to maintaining high standards of governance and service delivery, suppliers who can demonstrate both expertise and competitive pricing will likely have a strong chance of succeeding in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

CT2758 - ISO Quality Management Systems: External Assessment and Training Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

AWARD of a Framework Agreement for the requirement of ISO certification, training and testing. The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is committed to the delivery of excellence in public services by ensuring our services meet the highest standards of governance and service delivery through continuous improvement. A key objective is to drive service improvement and customer outcomes via quality frameworks, audit and inspection. The Council is currently ISO accredited in the following areas: ISO 9001:2015 - Housing Property; Planning & Building Standards; Transport (including Roads & Tram). ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety for Property and Facilities Management Cleaning Services. ISO 17020 and ISO 17025 Laboratory testing and inspection for Scientific Services ISO 50001 Energy Management

Lot Information

LOT 3: Quality Assurance

AWARD of Framework Agreement for the requirement of suitably qualified external assessment Service Provider(s) to carry out independent external assessment of the Council's laboratories competence, consistent operation and performance; - ISO 17043:2010 (Proficiency Testing Scheme Organisation) - ISO 17034:2016 (Reference Material Producers) 4A.2 Service Contracts It is a requirement of this procurement that all bidders are UKAS accredited certification body or registered with the appropriate accreditation body in the EU member state where it is established.

2 LOT 1 - SERVICE REQUIREMENTS - ISO ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION

AWARD of Framework Agreement for ISO requirement for suitably qualified external assessment Service Provider(s) for the following ISO accreditations but not limited to; - ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) - ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety) - ISO 17020 and ISO 17025 (Conformity assessment and Laboratory accreditation) - ISO 22301 Business Continuity

LOT 2: ISO Training

AWARD of Framework Agreement for ISO training on an ad-hoc basis for staff to be trained to be able to conduct internal audits to ensure the Council is meeting its requirements on an ongoing basis. Courses required will include, but not limited to: - ISO 9001:2015 Internal & Lead Auditor Training - ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training - Understanding ISO (management overview) All training provided must be IRCA / UKAS certified or equivalent and relevant certification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02976e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004105-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£333,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anna Penman
Contact Email
anna.penman@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ALCUMUS

BYWATER TRAINING

LGC PROFICIENCY TESTING

SGS

THE BRITISH ASSESSMENT BUREAU

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