How to win: CEFAS26-88 ISO9001 & ISO45001 Certification

About this contract

This procurement project is for the appointment of an accredited external audit and certification provider to deliver independent certification, assurance, surveillance, and recertification services for Cefas' Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001) and Quality Management System (ISO 9001). The contract will support ongoing compliance with internationally recognised management system standards and provide the required external audits and certifications.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £140,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 25 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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