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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking UKAS accredited Certification and Audit services for its ISM Quality Assurance under ISO 9001:2015 in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the selective stage, with the tender period ending on 19th December 2022. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation, and key contact person is Thomas McIntosh. The opportunity falls under the services category, with a focus on internal audit services.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses providing audit and certification services to compete. Suitable businesses should have experience in ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems and be able to conduct virtual and on-site audits. The contract has specific requirements such as conducting surveillance audits at regular intervals and producing detailed audit findings reports. Businesses interested in this tender should review the submission terms and prepare to demonstrate their expertise in the field.

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Notice Title

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Notice Description

Supply of UKAS accredited Certification and Audit of ISM Quality Assurance under ISO 9001:2015

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the Supplier to: 1. Accept the current ISO 9001:2015 certificate from the existing Certification Body and continue certification of ISM Management System to ISO 9001:2015 for Year 3 (Final year) of the current certification cycle. 2. Thereafter, conduct a recertification audit and full 3-year certification cycle. 3. Audits to be conducted Virtually with the exception of the Certification Renewal which is to be conducted on site at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. Travel costs to be included within the proposal. 4. Undertake 3rd Party ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System surveillance audits at approximately 6 monthly intervals, with surveillance visits alternating in duration of 1 day and 3 days. 5. Following all Audits, a full Audit findings report is to be produced and delivered to the Authority. 6. Following any minor/major findings from the Audits, additional Special Visits may be required as appropriate. Additional information: Suppliers are required to login and/or register and access the Supplier Assessment Questions/Statement Relating to Good Standing, on the DSP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038844
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034932-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Thomas McIntosh
Contact Email
thomas.mcintosh100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS24 8JH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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