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UKAS IQIPS Accreditation Inspection

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a public procurement process for the UKAS IQIPS Accreditation Inspection across its five trust sites, focusing on audiology services. This was a direct procurement without competition, as it fell below the procurement threshold. The contracting authority, located in Poole, UK, awarded the contract to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) in a process completed by 31st March 2026. This falls under the industry category of services, specifically technical testing, analysis and consultancy services, with the main operation conducted in Poole. The legal basis for this tender follows the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on healthcare accreditation and inspection services. With an awarded contract valued grosly at £25,706.70, businesses that have robust experience in such services would find potential growth by engaging in similar future tenders. Companies that aim to expand their services to public healthcare institutions could leverage the insights gained from this procurement to enhance their competitive edge in successive tenders within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKAS IQIPS Accreditation Inspection

Notice Description

IQIPS (UKAS) inspection Audiology for 5 trust sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051460-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,422 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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