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title: "Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824460"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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# Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824460

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification" was conducted by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), based in Edinburgh, with the aim to ensure compliance and effective management of their certification status across multiple SRUC sites in Scotland. The process followed an open procedure under the services category and involved the selection of a UKAS-accredited certification body to provide comprehensive audit services. Initially announced through a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for market engagement in February 2026, the tender phase began in March 2026. The award was finalized in June 2026 with BSI Assurance UK Ltd winning the contract valued at £106,944, which is set to span four years with the possibility of a two-year extension to accommodate two ISO certification cycles.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the certification and audit services sector, particularly those accredited by UKAS and experienced in handling public sector, education, or research-based organisation certifications. The contract's scope, encompassing surveillance and recertification audits, offers potential for long-term engagement and partnership. Firms with capabilities in delivering both on-site and remote audits are well-suited to undertake this project, especially those with a proven track record in delivering strategic audit solutions aligned with ISO and UKAS standards. The comprehensive nature of the work, focusing on quality, environmental, and safety management systems, aligns with businesses seeking growth through strategic long-term contracts in the UK service industry.

## Notice

SRUC seeks to appoint a suitably qualified UKAS-accredited certification body to deliver independent third-party certification audit services for its management systems certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). The services will include surveillance audits, recertification audits and associated certification activities required to maintain SRUC's certification status in accordance with ISO standards and UKAS accreditation requirements. The contract will be for an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SRUC seeks to appoint a suitably qualified certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to deliver independent third-party certification audit services for its ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. The appointed supplier will be responsible for undertaking surveillance audits, recertification audits and associated certification activities required to maintain SRUC's certification status in accordance with the relevant ISO standards, ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements and UKAS accreditation rules. Audit activities will include the planning and delivery of certification audits, the review of management system documentation, interviews with staff, site inspections where required, and the preparation of audit reports outlining findings, non-conformities and recommendations. The supplier will also be responsible for confirming the closure of corrective actions and maintaining certification documentation. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years (maximum six (6) years). The contract duration has been designed to cover two ISO certification cycles, including surveillance audits and recertification audits. If the successful supplier is not the current certification body, the supplier must be able to undertake certification transfer in accordance with the requirements of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of four (4) years, with the option for SRUC to extend the contract for up to two (2) additional years, subject to satisfactory supplier performance and the ongoing requirements of SRUC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558031 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Approximately 72 months from contract award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,944 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI ASSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 79132000 - Certification services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558031
- 11 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551469
- 23 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550159

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=11
  8th April 2026 - SRUC ISO 9001 & 45001 Assessment Report Feb 2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=10
  8th April 2026 - SRUC ISO 9001 to April 2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=9
  8th April 2026 - SRUC ISO 14001 to Feb 2029
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=8
  8th April 2026 - SRUC ISO45001 certificate to March 2029
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=7
  8th April 2026 - SRUC ISO Certification locations and staffing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=6
  31st March 2026 - ISO 9001 certification locations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=5
  31st March 2026 - Staff numbers for ISO9001
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=4
  17th March 2026 - Schedule 9: Terms and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=1
  11th March 2026 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=2
  11th March 2026 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551469&idx=3
  11th March 2026 - ISO Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550159
  Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification - Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of a potential forthcoming procurement for the provision of independent external audit services to maintain its ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified management systems. This PIN is issued for pre-procurement market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. The objectives of this PIN are to: -Notify the market of SRUC's anticipated requirement -Engage with suitably qualified certification bodies -Obtain market feedback on delivery models, audit approaches and pricing structures -Support SRUC in developing a proportionate and effective procurement strategy. No procurement documentation is available at this stage
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551469
  Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification - SRUC seeks to appoint a suitably qualified UKAS-accredited certification body to deliver independent third-party certification audit services for its management systems certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). The services will include surveillance audits, recertification audits and associated certification activities required to maintain SRUC's certification status in accordance with ISO standards and UKAS accreditation requirements. The contract will be for an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558031
  Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification - SRUC seeks to appoint a suitably qualified UKAS-accredited certification body to deliver independent third-party certification audit services for its management systems certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). The services will include surveillance audits, recertification audits and associated certification activities required to maintain SRUC's certification status in accordance with ISO standards and UKAS accreditation requirements. The contract will be for an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824460

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