--- title: "Request for Quotation: ISO 27001 Certification" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b7e4951-8d6d-416b-9548-4619f435517c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b7e4951-8d6d-416b-9548-4619f435517c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b7e4951-8d6d-416b-9548-4619f435517c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b7e4951-8d6d-416b-9548-4619f435517c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARK GROUP DMCC" published: "2024-09-20" --- # Request for Quotation: ISO 27001 Certification Buyer: ARK GROUP DMCC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b7e4951-8d6d-416b-9548-4619f435517c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b7e4951-8d6d-416b-9548-4619f435517c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b7e4951-8d6d-416b-9548-4619f435517c.json) ## Summary ARK Group DMCC, based in London, is seeking fixed price quotations for ISO 27001 audit and certification services, including two years of surveillance audits, to ensure their information security practices' effectiveness. The tender, titled "Request for Quotation: ISO 27001 Certification," falls under the information systems and servers category, and other related classifications include data and file security software development. The open procedure tender, valued at £16,000 GBP, is available in multiple locations: the United Kingdom, Jordan, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 25 September 2024 and the contract starting on 1 October 2024 and ending on 31 October 2027. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in information security and audit services to expand their client base and demonstrate their expertise in ISO 27001 standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability considerations. Companies adept in providing rigorous audit services and ensuring compliance with international information security standards will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, promising business growth both through financial gain and enhanced reputation in the sector. ## Notice The purpose of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to request fixed price quotations for the provision of ISO 27001 audit and certification services, followed by two years of surveillance audits to ensure continued compliance with the ISO standard. The certification and audits will ensure the effectiveness of ARK Group DMCC's information security practices. ARK Group DMCC is a social enterprise specialising in stabilisation, development, peacebuilding, displacement, irregular migration, and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE), primarily in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCAS). Founded in 2012, ARK focuses on reconciling the human security needs of local communities with the concerns of governmental clients and international organisations. ARK's core activities encompass research and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and programme and project design and management. Procedures for Submitting Quotations and Awarding Contract a. Firms are to submit their quotation by email to procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com. Please title the email "RFQ ARK1499 ISO 27001 Certification" and send submission as one email with four separate attachments as outlined below: Attachment 1: Quotation Declaration Form Attachment 2: Technical Proposal Attachment 3: Price Proposal Attachment 4: Provide a copy of a valid company registration document. b. Quotations will be received until the closing date provided on page 1. Quotations received after the closing time will not be accepted. c. Discussions may be held to clarify quotations, and ARK may request the best and final offers in the event of closely matched offers. d. Any requests for clarification regarding this RFQ must be emailed to procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com. The RFQ number should be quoted in all correspondence. All answers will be anonymised and shared with other potential bidders. Please refer to the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) document for complete details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47f2dd8-8731-4fa8-8c93-a2985987ac82 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARK GROUP DMCC | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1V 2NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 72212731 - File security software development services - 72212732 - Data security software development services - 72212781 - System management software development services - 72315000 - Data network management and support services - 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services - 72810000 - Computer audit services - 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services - 98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47f2dd8-8731-4fa8-8c93-a2985987ac82 - 13 Sep 2024 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47f2dd8-8731-4fa8-8c93-a2985987ac82 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47f2dd8-8731-4fa8-8c93-a2985987ac82 20th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96646211-c3e9-45ce-9247-0d0a6a5dafa7 RFQ ARKAE1499 with Appendix 1 SOW - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5de4044f-df14-4e4d-bd33-33efe3d0f541 Appendix 2 Company information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31f3cdfa-5c14-4cde-978b-df26e4fe4bc8 Appendix 3 Supplier Response form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b852d4a-a5b6-429d-a24a-df794921c050 Appendix 4 Quotation Declaration form ## Notice URLs - http://www.ark.international ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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