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# CT2758 - ISO Quality Management Systems: External Assessment and Training Services Framework Agreement

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ct2758-iso-quality-management-systems-external-assessment-and-training-services-framework--ocds-h6vhtk-02976e). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The City of Edinburgh Council: "CT2758 - ISO Quality Management Systems: External Assessment and Training Services Framework Agreement". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [The City of Edinburgh Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-city-of-edinburgh-council-ons-s12000036)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** System quality assurance assessment and review services, Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services, Training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKM75
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02976e`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
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- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ct2758-iso-quality-management-systems-external-assessment-and-training-services-framework--ocds-h6vhtk-02976e#tl-md)

## Description
AWARD of a Framework Agreement for the requirement of ISO certification, training and testing.
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is committed to the delivery of excellence in public services by ensuring our services meet the highest standards of governance and service delivery through continuous improvement.
A key objective is to drive service improvement and customer outcomes via quality frameworks, audit and inspection.
The Council is currently ISO accredited in the following areas:
ISO 9001:2015 – Housing Property; Planning & Building Standards; Transport (including Roads & Tram).
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety for Property and Facilities Management Cleaning Services.
ISO 17020 and ISO 17025 Laboratory testing and inspection for Scientific Services
ISO 50001 Energy Management

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: 2	LOT 1 - SERVICE REQUIREMENTS - ISO ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 72225000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** AWARD of Framework Agreement for ISO requirement for suitably qualified external assessment Service Provider(s) for the following ISO accreditations but not limited to;
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems)
- ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Healt...

### Lot 2: LOT 2: ISO Training
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** AWARD of Framework Agreement for ISO training on an ad-hoc basis for staff to be trained to be able to conduct internal audits to ensure the Council is meeting its requirements on an ongoing basis.
Courses required will include, but not limited to:
-...

### Lot 3: LOT 3: Quality Assurance
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71600000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** AWARD of Framework Agreement for the requirement of suitably qualified external assessment Service Provider(s) to carry out independent external assessment of the Council’s laboratories competence, consistent operation and performance;
- ISO 17043:20...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** LOT 2: ISO Training (active)
  - Award id: `004105-2021-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Alcumus, Bywater Training Limited, SGS**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-7140`, `GB-FTS-7143`, `GB-FTS-148958`
  - Value: £60,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 2	LOT 1 - SERVICE REQUIREMENTS - ISO ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION (active)
  - Award id: `004105-2021-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Alcumus, SGS, The British Assessment Bureau**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-7140`, `GB-FTS-164961`, `GB-FTS-148958`
  - Value: £207,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** LOT 3: Quality Assurance (active)
  - Award id: `004105-2021-3`
  - Supplier(s): **LGC Proficiency Testing**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-7142`
  - Value: £66,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (3)
- **Contract:** LOT 2: ISO Training (active)
  - Signed Value: £60,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2021

- **Contract:** 2	LOT 1 - SERVICE REQUIREMENTS - ISO ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION (active)
  - Signed Value: £207,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2021

- **Contract:** LOT 3: Quality Assurance (active)
  - Signed Value: £66,000
  - Signed Date: 24/12/2020

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F004105-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-03-02T10:16:02.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T10:30:30.733Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-02976e