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title: "Regulatory and Facility Readiness Audit"
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# Regulatory and Facility Readiness Audit

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ae1a2d7-8cde-4c69-8133-186883f9c5cb

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a tender process for the "Regulatory and Facility Readiness Audit," focusing on internal audit services within various lab sites. The procurement was under a competitive quotation method below the threshold, classified under the CPV code 79212200. The contract was awarded to Ridge & Partners with an overall value of £97,280. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with significant dates including the award date on 12th September 2024. The contract period commences from 13th September 2024 until 11th October 2024, covering locations that include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global regions. This audit aims to assess regulatory compliance and facility readiness at designated sites.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those capable of handling complex, multi-location engagements. Large-scale audit firms with expertise in regulatory compliance, specifically within health and security, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Though the suitability criteria did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped with robust auditing capabilities and experience in large-scale health sector projects could benefit significantly from such opportunities by enhancing their portfolio and credibility in critical compliance audits.

## Notice

Audit of Regulatory and Facility Readiness at specific designated lab sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84cc01a7-8ffb-4912-ada6-a339990dee38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,280 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIDGE & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84cc01a7-8ffb-4912-ada6-a339990dee38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84cc01a7-8ffb-4912-ada6-a339990dee38
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c767f5b-b178-4b13-a29b-ca96dd2c84f7
  240913 COMSEN _ REDACTED final_NEC4 Agreement_ Regulatory and Facilities Readiness Audit

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