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title: "External audit by SGS for BS certification"
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# External audit by SGS for BS certification

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10861c0e-cd5b-474b-971f-9e37a4c21e03

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## Summary

Durham County Council initiated a procurement process for the external audit service, titled "External audit by SGS for BS certification." This tender falls within the accounting and auditing services industry, specifically classified under CPV code 79210000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to SGS United Kingdom Limited. The contract value is £32,250, and the contract period commenced on 20 February 2018, concluding on 28 February 2018. The tender period ended on 19 February 2018.

This opportunity can foster business growth for firms specialising in audit and certification services, particularly those qualified to provide BS OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications. Businesses that have strong operational capabilities in delivering high-quality auditing services and compliance certifications will be well-positioned to compete in this market. With local service delivery required in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this tender presents significant potential for relevant service providers looking to expand their client base in public sector contracts.

## Notice

External audit by SGS which provides certification to BS OHSAS 18001:2007

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392ceec6-bb25-41e4-b7c7-b36ab97d7a0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SGS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392ceec6-bb25-41e4-b7c7-b36ab97d7a0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392ceec6-bb25-41e4-b7c7-b36ab97d7a0d
  20th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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