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CQI and IRCA Certified ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 11:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Jan 2026 at 09:01

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), a central government public authority in London, has concluded a procurement process for the organisation of a five-day CQI and IRCA Certified ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training course. The procurement, falling under the education and training services industry category, was conducted through a direct method below the threshold and without competition. It was awarded on 23rd January 2026 to BSI Group, a large supplier, with the contract scheduled from 23rd to 27th February 2026. The process focused on providing training for quality management system audits, with an overall contract value of £13,200 GBP (gross).

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those adept at quality management systems. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in delivering high-standard training programmes in accordance with ISO regulations may find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their government contract portfolios. The contract requirements suit larger organisations experienced with industry-standard certifications, thus offering a platform for businesses to showcase their credentials and gain further credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CQI and IRCA Certified ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training

Notice Description

To hold a five-day training course for 11 delegates, after which they will, have the knowledge and skills to perform first, second and third-party audits of quality management systems against ISO 9001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006111-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£11,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

BSI GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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