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title: "ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra, EA and Defra ALBs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044586"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2024-11-04"
---

# ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra, EA and Defra ALBs

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044586

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), along with the Environment Agency (EA) and other Defra Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs), recently concluded a procurement process for ISO Audit and Certification Services. The contract, classified under internal audit services (CPV 79212200), was tendered through an open procedure and covers the entire UK. The procurement was handled via Defra's network eTendering Portal. The award, split into two main lots—Lot 1 for ISO 9001-14001 and Lot 2 for ISO 55001—was completed as of 4th November 2024, with Interface-NRM and BSI Assurance UK Ltd selected as suppliers for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively. Noteworthy dates include the signing of contracts on 24th October 2024 for Lot 1, and 1st November 2024 for Lot 2.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in audit and certification services, particularly those with expertise in ISO standards. As this procurement pertains to government bodies focused on environmental protection, businesses with a strong track record in maintaining high standards and contributing to social value will find themselves well-positioned. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Interface-NRM, awarded Lot 1, demonstrate that smaller firms with niche expertise can successfully compete in such tenders. Large firms, such as BSI Assurance UK Ltd, which was awarded Lot 2, also play a crucial role, highlighting that there is room for both ends of the business spectrum in contributing to public sector needs.

## Notice

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra EA and Defra ALBs

### Lot Information

0. Qualification Envelope

Defra are seeking to secure ISO audit and certification services for various ISO standards including but not limited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 55001 within Defra, the Environment Agency (EA) and other Defra ALBs

Options: two 24 month options will be part of this procurement

Lot 1 ISO 9001-14001

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra EA and Defra ALBs

Options: two 24 month options will be part of this procurement

Lot 2 ISO 55001

ISO Audit and Certification Services for Defra EA and Defra ALBs

Options: two 24 month options will be part of this procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035668-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | £325,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Additional buyers | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BSI ASSURANCE; INTERFACE-NRM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035668-2024
- 5 Mar 2024 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006990-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.interface-nrm.co.uk
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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