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title: "IMS Certification"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-27"
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# IMS Certification

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b66ea2aa-5fcf-47fc-97ff-c88353fe9294

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for IMS Certification with LRQA Limited. The procurement involved business services encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £150,000 GBP, includes ISO certifications and a transfer of approval. The tender process concluded on February 6, 2024, and the contract is valid from February 15, 2024, until December 31, 2026. Durham County Council, based in Durham, United Kingdom, initiated and completed this procurement process.

This award presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering services related to ISO certifications and business support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The collaborative nature of the award may benefit businesses looking to engage in partnership arrangements. Businesses interested in providing services in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors should actively monitor similar procurement opportunities in this industry category.

## Notice

ISO 14001:2015; ISO 9001:2015; ISO 44001:2017; ISO 55001:2014 Transfer of Approval

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc72e74-b4bc-4cb9-a082-0a89e2aa1abc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 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 | LRQA |

## 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

- 27 Mar 2024 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc72e74-b4bc-4cb9-a082-0a89e2aa1abc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc72e74-b4bc-4cb9-a082-0a89e2aa1abc
  27th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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