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title: "Accreditation Services for National Institute of Biologial Standards and Control"
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# Accreditation Services for National Institute of Biologial Standards and Control

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d16f4c7-23d8-46e0-bdeb-ea9c3dab33e0

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has awarded a contract for "Accreditation Services for National Institute of Biological Standards and Control" to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. This award, valued at £75,000, falls within the services industry, specifically under system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement process followed a direct award method under PCR2015 Reg 32(2)(b), with the contract period commencing on 20th July 2020 and concluding on 20th July 2023. The tender notice was published on 7th July 2020, with the closing date for any further submissions set for 17th July 2020. Services will be delivered in the East of England.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in accredited assurance services, particularly those capable of meeting stringent quality assurance standards. Given the nature of the work and the specific accreditation requirements, businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide similar services should consider competing for future opportunities in this sector. Although only the UKAS was eligible for this particular contract, the procurement method suggests there may be future opportunities for competitive tenders. Engaging in this market aligns with the growing demand for quality assurance within the public and private sectors.

## Notice

This is an award notice. A contract has been awarded to UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Services) for provision of accreditation services at the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control. The procurement route was a Direct Award under PCR2015 Reg 32(2)(b). UKAS the only body in the UK who can perform this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d1e271-a6d1-496b-b895-847e87dcef3b |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2020 - 20 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | POTTERS BAR, HERTS |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN6 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Shenley |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2020 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d1e271-a6d1-496b-b895-847e87dcef3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d1e271-a6d1-496b-b895-847e87dcef3b
  7th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf6e031d-29a1-445d-a9a8-a08de5928ac0
  Internal Direct Award Form

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nibsc.org/

## Provenance

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