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ISO Certification and Surveillance Audit

Trinity House · Central government

In brief

Trinity House is looking for suppliers for accountancy work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £60,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 5pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 23 October 2026
Bids by: 5pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026

How bids are scored

Details of the organisation's experience with working with organisations with similar backgrounds and responsibilities to Trinity House in respect of ISO Certification and Surveillance Audits. 30% · Auditors competent to complete integrated audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & SSiP) Auditors local to Trinity House locations Sufficient pool to provide consistency of service 20% · Identification of any added value or innovative resources that can be offered. In a short statement, explain how this will benefit TH, providing supporting evidence of successful implementation. 10% · Costs of the proposed service, including daily rates, submission of a completed Annex 4 - CM84 - ISO Certification and Surveillance Audit - Cost Schedule, and any price review methodologies. 30% · Acceptance of Annex 3 - CM84 - ISO Certification and Surveillance Audit - CP3 - Terms and Conditions, or acceptability by TH of proposed amendments. 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Trinity House require an accredited certification body to undertake auditing services to allow for a new three-year certification period, with associated 12 monthly surveillance audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SSiP, therefore also incorporating the migration to the 2026 standards.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 29 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £60,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 23 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

23 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090226-2026

About the buyer

Trinity HouseLast 12 months

Procurements

106

Awards

All tenders and awards from Trinity House

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From notice 090226-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.