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title: "Lead Auditors Course"
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# Lead Auditors Course

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0a2a33d-1424-48be-89e7-88b863fb4677

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## Summary

The public procurement process is for the "Lead Auditors Course", initiated by the Ministry of Defence located in Andover, England. This tender falls under the education and training services category, with a total value of £108,000. The procurement method employed is informal competition, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 1st April 2025. The tender process has concluded, with the awarded contract announced on 15th February 2022. Critical milestones include establishing eight course dates annually over a three-year period.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those focused on quality management and ISO certification processes. Companies with expertise in developing auditor training programmes, especially those accredited by professional bodies like the IRCA, will find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging in such a tender can significantly enhance market visibility and establish long-term partnerships with government entities, thus contributing to business growth in the education and training sector.

## Notice

The CA and course provider are to collaboratively establish 8 course dates over a 3-year contract with course dates being agreed annually. Outputs/deliverables/milestones 6 Day (5 day plus exam day) course developed to meet the criteria for a Quality Auditor/Lead Auditor Course recognised by the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) with the following Learning Objectives: * The purpose, benefits and typical structure of a Quality Management System (QMS) * Plan-Do-Check Act (PDCA) methodology, and the process approach to Quality Management * The principles of Quality Management and how they relate to the QMS and ISO 9001 * The purpose, scope and uses of the ISO 9000 series standards * The roles, responsibilities and competence requirements of auditors and lead auditors with reference to ISO 19011 * The work of Accreditation and Certification Bodies and the work of the IRCA The course needs to satisfy the requirements to register as a QMS Auditor (any grade) under the IRCA Scheme and to be eligible for membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) at Practitioner Grade (PCQI) Certificates printed and sent by post to RC A&I

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fc8f0b-b9f0-4b88-aa81-c5d3b92ea0c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Informal Competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPABLE PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fc8f0b-b9f0-4b88-aa81-c5d3b92ea0c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fc8f0b-b9f0-4b88-aa81-c5d3b92ea0c9
  15th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e507670-a61f-4c7f-a724-a19dd88c6e45

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