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title: "Certification Body for the Forestry Commission (UKWAS)"
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# Certification Body for the Forestry Commission (UKWAS)

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eecf91d2-4957-4f75-afaa-9034f3d0b5b3

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission in the UK is currently seeking a contractor through an open procurement process for auditing services related to FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification. The tender, titled "Certification Body for the Forestry Commission (UKWAS)," was published on 15 March 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for 5 April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 6 May 2019 and will run until 5 May 2024, encompassing services provided across the UK and additional British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those certified to provide FSC® and PEFC™ certification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental auditing and certification processes will find this procurement ideal for growth, as it aligns with sustainable practices in the forestry sector. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar certifications will be well-positioned to compete in this tendering process.

## Notice

A Contract will be awarded for the supply of the necessary audit and surveillance work to award and maintain FSC(r) (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFCTM (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification for the Forestry Commission in England (FCE).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c1bc92-5390-4c5c-8bb7-a2b7baf9ab37 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 May 2019 - 5 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2019 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c1bc92-5390-4c5c-8bb7-a2b7baf9ab37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c1bc92-5390-4c5c-8bb7-a2b7baf9ab37
  15th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Auditing-services./9T4T87W7RS
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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