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title: "UK_236 - Cultural Engagement ISO 9001:2015 Certification - AWARD"
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# UK_236 - Cultural Engagement ISO 9001:2015 Certification - AWARD

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afb85e43-1f4e-4764-b127-ca3127743be3

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## Summary

The British Council has completed a procurement process to award a contract for providing audits, surveillance visits, and certification for ISO 9001:2015 under the title "UK_236 - Cultural Engagement ISO 9001:2015 Certification - AWARD". This procurement falls within the industry category of certification and auditing services, encompassing internal and financial audits. The contract was awarded using an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 20 May 2024. The contract commenced on 29 August 2024 and will run until 27 August 2027. Key locations included various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract's value is £45,000 to be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams due to the widespread geographical engagement of the British Council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in certification and auditing services, particularly those capable of conducting remote assessments. The contract is ideally suited for SMEs, given the British Council's SME suitability criteria. Companies like NQA Certification Ltd, which was awarded the contract, serve as excellent examples of the type of business well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. With a focus on ISO 9001:2015 certification, the tender offers a stable three-year contract that promises both sustained revenue and the potential to enhance reputational standing in the sector.

## Notice

This procurement will award a single supplier contract to provide audits/surveillance visits and certification of ISO 9001:2015. Audits and assessments conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams, due to the British Councils Cultural Engagement, Education portfolio work being widespread throughout the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888615bb-ed4e-4e00-a1e5-fd886057a555 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,936 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NQA CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79132000 - Certification services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888615bb-ed4e-4e00-a1e5-fd886057a555

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888615bb-ed4e-4e00-a1e5-fd886057a555
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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