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title: "Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS) Requirement for ISO 9001 accreditation services"
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# Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS) Requirement for ISO 9001 accreditation services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46d8eced-c0e3-425a-a49f-d0d9bb9e0e5e

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently conducting a tender for the provision of ISO 9001 accreditation services related to the Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS). This opportunity, classified under industrial quality control services, is primarily aimed at suppliers with UKAS accreditation and appropriate security clearances. The tender is set to close on 12th November 2021 at midday, with the contract period commencing on 4th December 2021 and extending until 31st December 2024. The geographical focus for service delivery includes regions in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The procurement is being managed as a limited competitive quotation process, which is suitable for smaller enterprises as evidenced by its SMEs indication.

This tender represents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses specialised in quality management and accreditation services, particularly those with UKAS credentials. Firms capable of meeting the specified security clearance requirements will find a strong fit here. Given the nature of the services required, companies in the sectors of industrial quality control, system quality assurance planning, and assessment services are encouraged to engage with this tender, potentially expanding their portfolio within the public sector and enhancing their credibility through association with a significant government client.

## Notice

The Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS) that sits within the Home Office require the services of a UKAS accredited certification body to perform audits and to provide certification to ISO 9001. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must be appropriately UKAS (www.ukas.com) accredited and must have or be willing to secure clearance to SC level and NPPV clearance for its auditors in order to be considered for this opportunity. To express interest in this opportunity and be invited to the tender exercise, please email chris.penny1@homeoffice.gov.uk no later than midday 12th November 2021. In the subject line to your email please state "C21735 Expression of Interest FINDS ISO Auditing Services" and in the body text, confirm your interest. Further instruction will follow in respect of registration to the Home Office tenders portal through which the exercise will be conducted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410328a4-b3fb-4e1f-a1ae-5fd1e0802325 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71731000 - Industrial quality control services
- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410328a4-b3fb-4e1f-a1ae-5fd1e0802325

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410328a4-b3fb-4e1f-a1ae-5fd1e0802325
  2nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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