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PLACE848H UKAS Assessment

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "PLACE848H UKAS Assessment" under the direct procurement method classified as below threshold and without competition. This public contract, which falls under the services category, involves the assessment of laboratory testing and quality systems to ensure compliance with British standards. The contract has been awarded to United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) for the period from 24 June 2025 to 23 June 2031. The procurement location is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKF1 region, with a total contract value amounting to £54,000. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract having been signed on 23 June 2025 and officially announced on 15 July 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in research laboratory services and certification services. Although the procurement method did not invite open competition, similar upcoming contracts could be of interest to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the specified industry categories. Businesses with expertise in maintaining high standards in laboratory testing and quality systems would be particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders, aligning with the strategic objectives of public authorities seeking to enhance service reliability and quality through accredited assessments.

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Notice Title

PLACE848H UKAS Assessment

Notice Description

In order to maintain the accreditation for our laboratories, Derbyshire County Council require UKAS to assess our testing and quality system to ensure we are following the appropriate British standards and accurate record keeping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039799-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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