Pipeline Framework: ISO 9001 Certification and Maintenance Services to DE&S

A pipeline has been launched for ISO 9001 Certification and Maintenance Services to DE&S.The contract start Date is 01 July 2019. Approach to market date is 29 April 2019.The Contractor is required to deliver the following:a. To scope the most appropriate approach to certification for an organisation of the size and nature of DE&S and conduct a Gap Analysis;b. To achieve initial ISO 9001 certification for DE&S in 2020;c. To incorporate existing ISO 9001 certifications into the DE&S certification;d. To maintain surveillance and certification for ISO 9001 over the standard 3-year assessment cycle.Application is through www.contracts.mod.ukThis is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Ministry of Defence, Spruce 2b #1261, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol BS34 8JH. Tel: 030 679 35613. Email: kate.ashby100@mod.gov.uk (Kate Ashby)