---
title: "C0132 UKWAS Auditing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000575637"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-06-21"
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# C0132 UKWAS Auditing

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000575637

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking to establish a contract for UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) Auditing services, located in Inverness, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 17 June 2019 to Soil Association Certification Ltd, valued at £100,500. The open procurement method was employed, allowing for wider participation. Key dates include a submission deadline that has passed, and the overall initiative aims to ensure compliance with both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental auditing and certification services within the forestry sector. Companies that hold FSC and PEFC accreditations, possess relevant industry experience, and meet the technical and financial requirements outlined in the tender will be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder must also be prepared to deliver additional consultancy services that may arise outside the initial auditing scope, thereby enabling further business growth and collaboration in sustainable forestry practices.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland has appointed a Certification Body to provide auditing and surveillance of its policies, procedures and practices against the current UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). Forestry and Land Scotland requires dual certification to both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland has appointed a Certification Body to provide auditing and surveillance of its policies, procedures and practices against the current UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). Forestry and Land Scotland requires dual certification to both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes for: Forest Management; Chain of Custody for Timber; and Chain of Custody for Venison.. There may be a requirement for additional UKWAS-related consultancy services outwith the scope of the audit, which shall be included under this Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358002 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | No earlier than January 2023, approximately 6 months prior to expiry of this Contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358002
- 13 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348108

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348108
  C0132 UKWAS Auditing - The Forestry Commission (Forest Enterprise Scotland) intends to appoint a Certification Body to provide auditing and surveillance of its policies, procedures and practices against the current UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The Forestry Commission (Forest Enterprise Scotland) requires dual certification to both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358002
  C0132 UKWAS Auditing - Forestry and Land Scotland has appointed a Certification Body to provide auditing and surveillance of its policies, procedures and practices against the current UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). Forestry and Land Scotland requires dual certification to both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575637
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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