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title: "GB-Bristol: UKWAS Auditing and Forest Certification Body"
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# GB-Bristol: UKWAS Auditing and Forest Certification Body

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25a1831a-cc78-49d9-b331-7a5bd2598651

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has awarded the contract for "UKWAS Auditing and Forest Certification Body" to Soil Association Certification Limited. The contract value is £119,600 GBP, and the contract period is from May 20, 2024, to May 21, 2029. The buying organisation is the Forestry Commission located in Bristol, UK. This procurement falls under the "services" category within the industry. The tender period ended on May 10, 2024.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies involved in environmental auditing and certification services. Businesses interested in providing audit, surveillance, and advisory work for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certifications are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method details are not specified, indicating flexibility in the bidding process.

## Notice

The Supplier will be the Certification Body providing Forestry England with the necessary audit, surveillance and advisory work to award and maintain Forest Stewardship Council(r) (FSC(r)) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05775bb-d854-43dc-9792-f0204c0fe761 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2024 - 21 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,600 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05775bb-d854-43dc-9792-f0204c0fe761

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05775bb-d854-43dc-9792-f0204c0fe761
  21st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=863362910
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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