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Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification

SRUC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification" was conducted by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), based in Edinburgh, with the aim to ensure compliance and effective management of their certification status across multiple SRUC sites in Scotland. The process followed an open procedure under the services category and involved the selection of a UKAS-accredited certification body to provide comprehensive audit services. Initially announced through a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for market engagement in February 2026, the tender phase began in March 2026. The award was finalized in June 2026 with BSI Assurance UK Ltd winning the contract valued at £106,944, which is set to span four years with the possibility of a two-year extension to accommodate two ISO certification cycles.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the certification and audit services sector, particularly those accredited by UKAS and experienced in handling public sector, education, or research-based organisation certifications. The contract's scope, encompassing surveillance and recertification audits, offers potential for long-term engagement and partnership. Firms with capabilities in delivering both on-site and remote audits are well-suited to undertake this project, especially those with a proven track record in delivering strategic audit solutions aligned with ISO and UKAS standards. The comprehensive nature of the work, focusing on quality, environmental, and safety management systems, aligns with businesses seeking growth through strategic long-term contracts in the UK service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification

Notice Description

SRUC seeks to appoint a suitably qualified UKAS-accredited certification body to deliver independent third-party certification audit services for its management systems certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). The services will include surveillance audits, recertification audits and associated certification activities required to maintain SRUC's certification status in accordance with ISO standards and UKAS accreditation requirements. The contract will be for an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SRUC seeks to appoint a suitably qualified certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to deliver independent third-party certification audit services for its ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. The appointed supplier will be responsible for undertaking surveillance audits, recertification audits and associated certification activities required to maintain SRUC's certification status in accordance with the relevant ISO standards, ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements and UKAS accreditation rules. Audit activities will include the planning and delivery of certification audits, the review of management system documentation, interviews with staff, site inspections where required, and the preparation of audit reports outlining findings, non-conformities and recommendations. The supplier will also be responsible for confirming the closure of corrective actions and maintaining certification documentation. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years (maximum six (6) years). The contract duration has been designed to cover two ISO certification cycles, including surveillance audits and recertification audits. If the successful supplier is not the current certification body, the supplier must be able to undertake certification transfer in accordance with the requirements of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of four (4) years, with the option for SRUC to extend the contract for up to two (2) additional years, subject to satisfactory supplier performance and the ongoing requirements of SRUC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824460
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558031
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

79132000 - Certification services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,944 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approximately 72 months from contract award.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SRUC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI Assurance UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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