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Provision of Audits and Certification of ISO 9001

HOME OFFICE

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12 Dec 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of audits and certification of ISO 9001 for its Science business unit. The tender, classified under the services category, involved system quality assurance assessment and internal audit services. Conducted under a limited competition below threshold method, the award was given to SGS United Kingdom Limited. This contract commenced on 8th December 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 8th December 2028, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The contract is valued at £13,018.8 gross, with £10,849 as the net amount. The procurement process is in the contract stage, indicating active engagement and execution of the agreed services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in quality assurance and auditing within the central government sector. It would particularly benefit large-scale enterprises capable of meeting the stringent requirements of ISO certifications. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio, proving their credibility and capacity to manage government-standard projects, thus opening doors to further opportunities within the sector. Businesses that can provide comprehensive inspection, verification, testing and certification services may find this type of government contract advantageous for expanding their market presence and enhancing their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Provision of Audits and Certification of ISO 9001

Notice Description

Provision of audits and cetification of ISO 9001, for business unit within Home Office Science

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f501
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082557-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,849 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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