Provision of UKAS-Accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification

Tender description

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 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).