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title: "Assessment for Certification Against ISO 27001"
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# Assessment for Certification Against ISO 27001

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7f4632d-81eb-416a-bc85-249800cc566f

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is currently conducting a tender process for "Assessment for Certification Against ISO 27001", classified under auditing services and system quality assurance assessment. The procurement method is open, and it is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12th December 2019. The estimated contract value is £60,000, with a minimum value of £20,000, for a contract period starting from 2nd January 2020 and ending on 1st January 2023. The project is set to take place in the West Midlands, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and information security management systems, particularly those that are UKAS-accredited. Companies keen to compete should have the capability to deliver both the initial ISO 27001 certification assessments and subsequent annual evaluations over the contract's duration. Smaller enterprises and SMEs may find this an advantageous bidding opportunity, allowing them to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to specify Ofqual's requirements in order to appoint a UKAS-accredited certification body to carry out the stage one and stage two assessments required for certification against ISO 27001, and subsequent annual assessments for the duration of the contract. Ofqual has been working to develop an effective Information Security Management System mapped to the controls identified in ISO 27002. As this work has progressed the organisation has decided to seek certification against the ISO 27001 standard. This contract is intended to cover the initial certification, and up to two annual assessments during the 3 years of certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169ca7a9-c353-4922-b44e-b1b83a2e87ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 1 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169ca7a9-c353-4922-b44e-b1b83a2e87ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169ca7a9-c353-4922-b44e-b1b83a2e87ba
  21st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158728
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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