Tender

Gas & Electrical Auditing Services (QAQC Inspections)

GENTOO GROUP

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Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 08:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Gas & Electrical Auditing Services (QAQC Inspections)" is being conducted by the Gentoo Group, a public authority in sub-central government located in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This tender, initiated through open competition, is classified under statutory audit services and system quality assurance assessment and review services. Interested parties should note that the procurement currently in the tender stage has critical dates including an enquiry period ending on 30th July 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 1st August 2025. The total value of this service contract is estimated at £100,000 GBP, with a contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in quality assurance and auditing services to expand their reach and secure a long-term contract. Companies with expertise in conducting independent QAQC assessments and delivering high-quality statutory and system audit services are well-placed to compete. The procurement method being open provides a competitive environment where quality and price are weighted at 60% and 40% respectively, thus offering a balanced evaluation framework for proposals. Organisations seeking to grow their business by partnering with a reputable public authority like Gentoo Group can leverage this chance to provide external validation and advice to meet rising quality control demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas & Electrical Auditing Services (QAQC Inspections)

Notice Description

Gentoo Group has a rigorous Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) regime to ensure all works being carried out by either its own Operatives or via a third-party Contractor are completed diligently and in accordance with all legal requirements. The Group currently employs a Technical Assurance Team who are responsible for delivering QAQC inspections to these programmes, however, due to growing demand and the requirement to gain independent, external advice and validation, the purpose of this Procurement is to engage an independent QAQC assessor to provide these services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037286-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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