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title: "Provision of ISO 9001 Accreditation Services for Disclosure and Barring Service"
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# Provision of ISO 9001 Accreditation Services for Disclosure and Barring Service

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9907c5ff-9ef6-4ce9-879d-fa181e119800

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of ISO 9001 Accreditation Services for the Disclosure and Barring Service" (DBS). This procurement falls under the industry category of quality assurance services and is taking place primarily in the North East and North West regions of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to conclude on 30th November 2020, with a contract start date of 11th December 2020 and an expected end date of 10th December 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £80,000, and the procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in accreditation and quality assurance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies with expertise in ISO 9001 accreditation processes will find this contract especially relevant as they can leverage their skills in a competitive bid. By participating, providers can not only secure a valuable contract but also enhance their visibility and reputation in the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar projects across various governmental agencies.

## Notice

DBS operates an existing contract for the provision of ISO 9001 Accreditation Services. The contract is due to expire on 11th December 2020 and contains no further options for extension. The Contracting Authority therefore requires the work to be re-tendered with a new contract awarded in advance of the 11th December 2020 expiry date. How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at: https: https://crowncommercialservice-prep.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing info@crowncommercial.gov.uk PLEASE ENSURE YOU INCLUDE THE REFERENCE NUMBER: ref:_00Db0egy4._5004JEyjCh:ref IN YOUR EMAIL TITLE OR WITHIN THE TEXT OF YOUR EMAIL. WITHOUT THIS REFERENCE THERE IS A RISK YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement (CCCC20B54 - Provision of ISO 9001 Accreditation Services for DBS, ref: ref:_00Db0egy4._5004JEyjCh:ref) - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 410 2222 Email: eenablement@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7f55f3-d963-42ad-914b-14af6f3c1cf2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2020 - 10 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7f55f3-d963-42ad-914b-14af6f3c1cf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7f55f3-d963-42ad-914b-14af6f3c1cf2
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be912847-7760-4e71-89af-62e8f38c87a7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae5f065f-cfd1-490a-8bdc-da2cc4d4c0b7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e3d5e2c-e1a7-4135-8a8e-0ff3c5100460
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/367bc5fb-ef89-4745-bf14-7b8016f9864d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/452a8642-dea3-4913-91af-a7d50d5ae109
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/affcabae-273c-4879-aeff-c617d1be83cf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/972c9c34-34f7-401b-a8d5-3a7197039eec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cf21ed6-b35b-45cb-a048-91bcd5ebbd4b

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice-prep.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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