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title: "PLACE596H - UKAS - Highways Laboratory Accreditation"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-17"
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# PLACE596H - UKAS - Highways Laboratory Accreditation

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d34dbcf9-1566-4be2-babd-018814df956f

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract to United Kingdom Accreditation Services for the provision of UKAS assessment necessary to maintain Highways Laboratory accreditation. This contract falls under the "Research laboratory services" and "Certification services" categories. The contract, valued at £45,000 GBP, was directly awarded and has a contract period from May 16, 2024, to May 16, 2026, with a tender period ending on May 13, 2024. Courtney Howard from Derbyshire County Council can be contacted for more information.

This procurement opportunity by Derbyshire County Council in England provides business opportunities for companies specializing in research laboratory services and certification services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The direct award method streamlines the procurement process, offering a chance for eligible businesses to contribute their expertise for the two-year duration of the contract.

## Notice

UKAS assessment necessary to keep Highways Laboratory accreditation - BC to cover 2 year period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be6c749-5f15-4bad-a9e3-44c23d2563c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2024 - 16 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 17 May 2024 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be6c749-5f15-4bad-a9e3-44c23d2563c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be6c749-5f15-4bad-a9e3-44c23d2563c8
  17th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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