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title: "IMS Certification"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-12-21"
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# IMS Certification

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a94f088d-bf91-473f-a73d-bae64ac787db

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Durham County Council, which has initiated a tender titled "IMS Certification." This contract falls under the business services category and is focused on providing external audit certifications for various ISO standards, including Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Management. The tender was published on 7th September 2020, with a tender period that concluded on 16th October 2020. The awarded contract, which commenced on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2023, was successfully awarded with a total value of £78,627.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in certification and auditing services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in ISO compliance, health and safety, and environmental management would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with this contract can help bolster a business's credentials and expand its service offerings within the public sector in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of external audit which provides certification for the following: * ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety * ISO 9001: Quality Management (including National Highway Sector Scheme 10B) * ISO 14001: Environmental Management * ISO 55001: Asset Management * ISO 44001: Collaborative Business Relationships

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d514678-e90f-4f61-9314-b63132e0b0bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,627 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d514678-e90f-4f61-9314-b63132e0b0bd
- 7 Sep 2020 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f6495b-50b0-4801-9d57-5691951205c6
- 7 Sep 2020 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e77c6f-35ba-4805-89cd-0c39a945d34a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d514678-e90f-4f61-9314-b63132e0b0bd
  21st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f6495b-50b0-4801-9d57-5691951205c6
  7th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e77c6f-35ba-4805-89cd-0c39a945d34a
  7th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f9e8ce17-09f1-ea11-8105-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Invitation to Tender Documents can be accessed via this link.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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