---
title: "CQI and IRCA Certified ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060bb9"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# CQI and IRCA Certified ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060bb9

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), a central government public authority in London, has concluded a procurement process for the organisation of a five-day CQI and IRCA Certified ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training course. The procurement, falling under the education and training services industry category, was conducted through a direct method below the threshold and without competition. It was awarded on 23rd January 2026 to BSI Group, a large supplier, with the contract scheduled from 23rd to 27th February 2026. The process focused on providing training for quality management system audits, with an overall contract value of £13,200 GBP (gross).

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those adept at quality management systems. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in delivering high-standard training programmes in accordance with ISO regulations may find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their government contract portfolios. The contract requirements suit larger organisations experienced with industry-standard certifications, thus offering a platform for businesses to showcase their credentials and gain further credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

To hold a five-day training course for 11 delegates, after which they will, have the knowledge and skills to perform first, second and third-party audits of quality management systems against ISO 9001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006111-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| Contracts value | £11,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006111-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 09:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005563-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006111-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005563-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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