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title: "Proficiency Testing Services"
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# Proficiency Testing Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-801b18ae-d126-47af-b78e-a6d78849597d

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the provision of annual proficiency testing services required for ISO accreditation under the industry category of Laboratory services (CPV: 71900000). The procurement process, identified as "Proficiency Testing Services" with a value of £13,600, was conducted via a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. This contract spans numerous locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 20th December 2024 and will last until 31st July 2028. Notably, the award was published on 20th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. The contract with the Home Office can enhance the selected supplier's profile, reinforcing its credentials in the field of ISO accreditation. Companies capable of delivering high-quality proficiency testing services can benefit from the visibility and prestige associated with serving a major governmental department. CACI Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the competitive potential for well-established and capable firms within this market niche.

## Notice

Contract award notice for the provision of annual proficiency testing services required for ISO accreditation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14c4c0f-0bdd-41d5-9dc0-b43fce1c7477 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,600 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CACI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14c4c0f-0bdd-41d5-9dc0-b43fce1c7477

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14c4c0f-0bdd-41d5-9dc0-b43fce1c7477
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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