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title: "PLACE848H UKAS Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f01"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-15"
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# PLACE848H UKAS Assessment

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f01

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "PLACE848H UKAS Assessment" under the direct procurement method classified as below threshold and without competition. This public contract, which falls under the services category, involves the assessment of laboratory testing and quality systems to ensure compliance with British standards. The contract has been awarded to United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) for the period from 24 June 2025 to 23 June 2031. The procurement location is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKF1 region, with a total contract value amounting to £54,000. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract having been signed on 23 June 2025 and officially announced on 15 July 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in research laboratory services and certification services. Although the procurement method did not invite open competition, similar upcoming contracts could be of interest to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the specified industry categories. Businesses with expertise in maintaining high standards in laboratory testing and quality systems would be particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders, aligning with the strategic objectives of public authorities seeking to enhance service reliability and quality through accredited assessments.

## Notice

In order to maintain the accreditation for our laboratories, Derbyshire County Council require UKAS to assess our testing and quality system to ensure we are following the appropriate British standards and accurate record keeping.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039799-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 15 Jul 2025 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039799-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039799-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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