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Certification Agency

OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Jan 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Oxford Direct Services Limited focuses on obtaining certification services to aid in their accreditation needs. This contract, titled "Certification Agency", falls under the services industry category and is situated in Oxford, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was limited competition, designed to select from below-threshold suppliers. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Interface NRM starting on 1st January 2026 and ending on 31st December 2029, with a potential extension of up to three years. The total contract value amounts to £60,000 GBP, marking a significant opportunity for the contracted party to assist in certification accreditation services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in certification and accreditation services, particularly those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a focus on sub-central government public authorities, businesses with expertise in navigating public sector requirements and delivering dependable certification services will find this contract lucrative. Participating in such processes can not only increase revenue but also enhance the supplier's portfolio and credibility within the public procurement landscape. SMEs looking to grow their business footprint may find this an advantageous contract to benchmark their entry into public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Certification Agency

Notice Description

Procurement of services to assist ODS in Certification accreditation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000934-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
odsprocurement@odsgroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2HH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERFACE NRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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