Award

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra, EA and Defra ALBs

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2024 at 15:07

Tender

05 Mar 2024 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), along with the Environment Agency (EA) and other Defra Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs), recently concluded a procurement process for ISO Audit and Certification Services. The contract, classified under internal audit services (CPV 79212200), was tendered through an open procedure and covers the entire UK. The procurement was handled via Defra's network eTendering Portal. The award, split into two main lots—Lot 1 for ISO 9001-14001 and Lot 2 for ISO 55001—was completed as of 4th November 2024, with Interface-NRM and BSI Assurance UK Ltd selected as suppliers for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively. Noteworthy dates include the signing of contracts on 24th October 2024 for Lot 1, and 1st November 2024 for Lot 2.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in audit and certification services, particularly those with expertise in ISO standards. As this procurement pertains to government bodies focused on environmental protection, businesses with a strong track record in maintaining high standards and contributing to social value will find themselves well-positioned. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Interface-NRM, awarded Lot 1, demonstrate that smaller firms with niche expertise can successfully compete in such tenders. Large firms, such as BSI Assurance UK Ltd, which was awarded Lot 2, also play a crucial role, highlighting that there is room for both ends of the business spectrum in contributing to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra, EA and Defra ALBs

Notice Description

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra EA and Defra ALBs

Lot Information

0. Qualification Envelope

Defra are seeking to secure ISO audit and certification services for various ISO standards including but not limited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 55001 within Defra, the Environment Agency (EA) and other Defra ALBs

Options: two 24 month options will be part of this procurement

Lot 1 ISO 9001-14001

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra EA and Defra ALBs

Options: two 24 month options will be part of this procurement

Lot 2 ISO 55001

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra EA and Defra ALBs

Options: two 24 month options will be part of this procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044586
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035668-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Additional Buyers

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

Contact Name
David Pembry, procurement team
Contact Email
david.pembry@defra.gov.uk, procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001234500

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BSI ASSURANCE

INTERFACE-NRM

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