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title: "NHSBT1317/S/SP External Auditors (Management Systems)"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
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# NHSBT1317/S/SP External Auditors (Management Systems)

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b558a1a9-b89a-4339-816a-6fc7954985f7

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant is seeking external auditors for its management systems through an open tender process titled "NHSBT1317/S/SP External Auditors (Management Systems)". This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category with a total contract value of £20,000. The tender period will close on 4th December 2019, and the resulting contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting until 1st April 2025. The auditing services required include assessments of multiple ISO certifications, with suppliers needing UKAS accreditation to fulfil the contract requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in ISO standards compliance and a strong accreditation background. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, enabling them to contribute to the NHS's management systems and potentially expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector. Competing firms should focus on demonstrating their qualifications in managing audits and certifications effectively to secure this contract.

## Notice

NHSBT has a requirement for third party auditing of its management systems, which currently include ISO22301 Business Continuity - NHSBT is currently certified to this standard. OHSAS 18001 - Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series. NHSBT is currently in compliance with this system and is going through migration to ISO45001 with a plan to gain certification by January 2021. Two out of three Audit days will have been completed by 1st April 2020. ISO14001, 2015 NHSBT is currently certified to this standard The successful supplier will be required to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and will have the authority to recommend to the appropriate awarding body following audit that NHSBT should be certificated against the relevant standard and ensure issue of the relevant certificates

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8b5abf-6fee-45ca-9b81-ca23c601c81d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8b5abf-6fee-45ca-9b81-ca23c601c81d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8b5abf-6fee-45ca-9b81-ca23c601c81d
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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