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title: "Accreditation of Hampshire Scientific Services Laboratory by UKAS"
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# Accreditation of Hampshire Scientific Services Laboratory by UKAS

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f7914c2-c3b5-432a-98f6-8b33f5006fc5

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "Accreditation of Hampshire Scientific Services Laboratory by UKAS" to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically government services, and is situated in Winchester, South East England. The award, valued at £260,000, follows the completion of the tender process, with the contract period commencing on 26 April 2021 and concluding on 25 April 2025. The contract was awarded under Regulation 11 of the PCR 2015, indicating an exclusive right held by UKAS to provide the necessary accreditation services.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the accreditation and quality assurance sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory accreditation and compliance auditing. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in regulated environments, such as food safety and public health, would be well-suited to explore partnerships or ancillary services related to this contract. Moreover, companies looking to expand their footprint in the public service sector may find this opportunity conducive to growth, as the partnership with Hampshire Constabulary’s Scientific Service highlights the operational scale and importance of ensuring compliance with established quality standards.

## Notice

Accreditation of Hampshire Scientific Services (HSS) laboratory by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). In the UK, official feed and food laboratories (OCLs) are Public and Agricultural Analysts and Food Examiners (microbiology laboratories) that undertake work for local authorities for enforcement purposes. There are 5 OCLs in England and Wales of which HSS is one, and in order for HSS to support their enforcement role, HSS are required to work to accredited quality policies and procedures. These policies and procedures are externally audited annually by UKAS, as are any new methodologies that HSS validate and bring online. HSS (including Asbestos) are in a partnership with Hampshire Constabulary's Scientific Service, and all organisations are covered by the same UKAS accreditation number. The transactions with UKAS cover validation checks / audit costs across the wider Scientific Service. UKAS is appointed by legislation and is the only accreditation body in the UK who can perform these audits and compliance checks and provide HSS with the necessary accreditation status. As such, this contract is being awarded to UKAS pursuant to Regulation 11 of the PCR 2015: public service contracts awarded by a contracting authority to another contracting authority on the basis of an exclusive right which the latter contracting authority enjoys pursuant to a law, regulation or published administrative provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902301ce-2294-4055-9194-bf410f2c069d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award under Regulation 11 PCR 2015 |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 25 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75131000 - Government services

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902301ce-2294-4055-9194-bf410f2c069d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902301ce-2294-4055-9194-bf410f2c069d
  4th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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