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C0132 UKWAS Auditing

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking to establish a contract for UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) Auditing services, located in Inverness, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 17 June 2019 to Soil Association Certification Ltd, valued at £100,500. The open procurement method was employed, allowing for wider participation. Key dates include a submission deadline that has passed, and the overall initiative aims to ensure compliance with both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental auditing and certification services within the forestry sector. Companies that hold FSC and PEFC accreditations, possess relevant industry experience, and meet the technical and financial requirements outlined in the tender will be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder must also be prepared to deliver additional consultancy services that may arise outside the initial auditing scope, thereby enabling further business growth and collaboration in sustainable forestry practices.

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Notice Title

C0132 UKWAS Auditing

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland has appointed a Certification Body to provide auditing and surveillance of its policies, procedures and practices against the current UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). Forestry and Land Scotland requires dual certification to both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland has appointed a Certification Body to provide auditing and surveillance of its policies, procedures and practices against the current UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). Forestry and Land Scotland requires dual certification to both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes for: Forest Management; Chain of Custody for Timber; and Chain of Custody for Venison.. There may be a requirement for additional UKWAS-related consultancy services outwith the scope of the audit, which shall be included under this Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000575637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358002
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
No earlier than January 2023, approximately 6 months prior to expiry of this Contract.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY COMMISSION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fls.procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot, procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313705583

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348108
    C0132 UKWAS Auditing - The Forestry Commission (Forest Enterprise Scotland) intends to appoint a Certification Body to provide auditing and surveillance of its policies, procedures and practices against the current UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The Forestry Commission (Forest Enterprise Scotland) requires dual certification to both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358002
    C0132 UKWAS Auditing - Forestry and Land Scotland has appointed a Certification Body to provide auditing and surveillance of its policies, procedures and practices against the current UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). Forestry and Land Scotland requires dual certification to both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes.

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