---
title: "Provision of ISO 27001:2022 External Auditor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060138"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION"
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# Provision of ISO 27001:2022 External Auditor

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060138

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), headquartered in Liverpool, United Kingdom, sought the "Provision of ISO 27001:2022 External Auditor" services. This project aimed to renew ONR's certification due to the expiration of their existing contract with another supplier. The tender was categorised under computer audit and testing services and was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. Key dates include the publication of the contract award notice on 10th April 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, and an optional one-year extension possible until 30th June 2030. The awarded contract is valued at £29,400 gross and was procured as part of an open tendering process, focusing on maintaining ONR's security reputation. The contracting stage of this project is complete, with QECUK Limited identified as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in certification services, particularly those with UKAS Accreditation and expertise in ISO 27001 standards. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business portfolios and facilitate growth within the public sector, given the high-value nature of maintaining security certifications. SMEs that possess the necessary accreditations can leverage this opening to establish themselves as trusted providers of auditing services. The tender is particularly suited for companies capable of operating across various UK regions, offering service delivery within the complete range of ONR's jurisdiction, thus expanding their operational footprint and securing official collaborations with governmental authorities.

## Notice

ONR has a number of key security certifications which it holds in order to assure our stakeholders that our security policies, processes, networks and systems are secured to industry standards. The purpose of this project is to procure audit services for ISO27001 to maintain our ISO 27001:2022 certification status due to contract expiration with our existing supplier. Successful and continued ISO 27001 certification validates our security arrangements as an organisation, and is a fundamental contributor to ONR's security reputation and ambition to be an exemplar of good security practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032685-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | £29,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QECUK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032685-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 15:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001168-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032685-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001168-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.onr.org.uk
- https://onr.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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