--- title: "Provide Sedex SMETA audits, compliance for Babcock Critical Services (Ruislip)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eda0347e-7ef3-443e-8d30-16907702b86b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eda0347e-7ef3-443e-8d30-16907702b86b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eda0347e-7ef3-443e-8d30-16907702b86b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eda0347e-7ef3-443e-8d30-16907702b86b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP" published: "2021-07-07" --- # Provide Sedex SMETA audits, compliance for Babcock Critical Services (Ruislip) Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eda0347e-7ef3-443e-8d30-16907702b86b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eda0347e-7ef3-443e-8d30-16907702b86b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eda0347e-7ef3-443e-8d30-16907702b86b.json) ## Summary Babcock International Group is seeking proposals for providing Sedex SMETA audits and compliance for their Critical Services division, located in Ruislip, UK. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 29 July 2021. The contract, with a value between £6,000 and £15,000, will start on 24 September 2021 and run until 29 September 2023. The main industry category for this tender falls under auditing services, specifically targeting vendors capable of conducting internal audits in accordance with SEDEX compliance standards. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in auditing and compliance services. Businesses equipped with the necessary expertise in SMETA2 and SMETA4 audits, as well as the ability to produce corrective action plans and demonstrations of value for money, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only supports Babcock's commitment to ethical compliance but also enhances the firm's market reputation, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to grow through strategic partnerships in the auditing sector. ## Notice Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation with revenue of over PS3.5bn and an order book of circa PS12 billion. Defence, Energy, Telecommunications, Transport and Education are all sectors where Babcock can be found working diligently behind the scenes, delivering critical support. Our services are underpinned by three core capabilities: * Managing Assets and Infrastructure; * Delivering Projects and Programmes; * Integrating Engineering Expertise. Our market-leading reputation is based on one key fact: Babcock is a partner which can be trusted to deliver. Babcock Critical Services who have recently joined SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) as part of Reporting on our Responsible Procurement Program and using the data interchange to share our policies and accreditations. A opportunity has been identified for a fully accredited SME auditor to support Babcock in ensuring SEDEX compliance. As a global brand it is important that we select a provider that is capable and accredited in conducting a complete SMETA Audit that validates Babcock's Self Assessment Questionnaire and conducts yearly audits as part of compliance. Babcock's key objectives for this Request for Proposal are: * To identify a selection of potential auditors who are able review Babcock Critical Services operations, policies and people as part of SEDEX compliance * To have a long term strategic arrangement with a preferred partner to secure an innovative and competitive service provision * Mitigate risk of non-compliance through the implementation of a regular framework of reviews and supporting Babcock in the audit process * To ensure continual improvement in supplier efficiency and performance Key Supplier Evaluation Criteria for this Proposal * Capability to provide a consistent delivery of the required goods as per the specifications; * Ability to conduct audits in accordance with SEDEX's Associate Auditor Group * Must be a subject matter expert and knowledge of SMETA2 and SMETA4 audits * Can prepare a SMETA Corrective Action Plan Report (CAPR), outlining the improvements that the business unit must make to achieve compliance * Capable of giving independent verification of Babcock's ethical compliance * Clear demonstration of reporting capability and performance management * Clear demonstration of value for money * Ability to accept Babcock Terms and Conditions Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation, with Babcock Critical Services (BCS) responsible for the emergency services of London. Being SEDEX Accredited is an important milestone for BCS as it will demonstrate full transparency of the business compliance to our customer base; * Strengthen Babcock's brand standing in ethical compliance * Allow independent verification of Babcock's ethical compliance * Identify potential gaps in capability and roadmap on how to ensure full compliance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d4862fd-6420-42bb-8869-94f09327faa9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 29 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO6 3EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Cosham | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d4862fd-6420-42bb-8869-94f09327faa9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d4862fd-6420-42bb-8869-94f09327faa9 7th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=56624001 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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