Philippine Heart Center Tender

Description Itb No. 001.25- 1 Lot Iso Third Party Auditor/accreditation Body Technical Specification For Iso Certification Services Subject: Iso Certification For The Philippine Heart Center The Philippine Heart Center Seeks A Qualified And Accredited Third-party Auditing Body To Provide Iso Certification Services From Fy 2025 To 2027. The Engagement Will Cover: Certification Audit, 1st Surveillance Audit, And 2nd Surveillance Audit, And Recertification? Covering The Complete Certification Cycle As Outlined Below: 1. Initial Certification Process (year 1 – 2025) This Phase Ensures The Organization's Readiness For Iso Certification And Includes The Following: Stage 1 Audit (document Review): Comprehensive Review Of The Organization’s Documented Information, Such As Manuals, Procedures, And Policies, To Assess Compliance With Iso Standards. Evaluation Of The Organization’s Context, Scope, And Readiness For The Stage 2 Audit. Identification Of Gaps Or Areas For Improvement, With Recommendations For Corrective Actions. Stage 2 Audit (on-site Assessment): Detailed Evaluation Of The Implementation And Effectiveness Of The Management System Against Iso Requirements. Includes Personnel Interviews, On-site Observations, And A Thorough Assessment Of Processes And Operational Controls. Identification Of Findings (if Any), Categorized As Major, Minor, Or Observations, With Actionable Recommendations. Audit To Be Conducted Not Later Than April 2025 Report Preparation And Review: Submission Of A Comprehensive Audit Report Summarizing Findings, Conformity, And Areas For Improvement. Registration And Issuance Of Certificate: Issuance Of An Iso Certificate Accredited By The Philippine Accreditation Bureau (pab) Or An Internationally Recognized Accreditation Body By May 2025 Provision Of Attestation Document: The Certification Body Shall Issue An Official Attestation Letter Confirming That The Philippine Heart Center (phc) Has: Successfully Completed The Iso Certification Process, Or Is Actively Undergoing Certification, Including Details Of The Certification Timeline And Progress. This Attestation Serves As Evidence For Compliance With Inter-agency Task Force (iatf) Requirements For The Performance-based Bonus (pbb). 2. Surveillance Audits (years 2 And 3 – 2026-2027) Annual Surveillance Audits Are Conducted To Verify Ongoing Compliance And Effectiveness Of The Management System: 1st Surveillance Audit (year 2 – 2026): Evaluation Of Continued Conformity And Effectiveness Of The Management System. Follow-up On Previously Identified Nonconformities (if Any). Preparation And Submission Of An Updated Audit Report. 2nd Surveillance Audit (year 3 – 2027): Reassessment Of The Management System To Ensure Sustained Compliance And Continual Improvement. Preparation And Submission Of An Updated Audit Report. Provision Of Updated Attestation Documents: After Each Surveillance Audit, The Certification Body Shall Provide Updated Attestation Letters Reflecting Phc’s Maintained Certification Status And Compliance Progress. 3. Summary Of Certification Cycle 1. Initial Certification Process: Stage 1 And Stage 2 Audits, Issuance Of The Iso Certificate (year 1 – 2025). 2. Two (2) Surveillance Audits: Annual Audits During Years 2 And 3 (2026-2027), Including Submission Of Reports And Attestation Documents. 3. Recertification Audit (optional For Proposal): Proposal Should Include An Option For Recertification After The Three-year Cycle Ends In 2027. 4. Deliverables The Third-party Auditing Body Must Deliver The Following: Comprehensive Audit Plans For Each Stage (stage 1, Stage 2, And Surveillance Audits). Audit Reports Detailing Findings, Recommendations, And Actions Required. Official Iso Certificate Accredited By Pab Or An Internationally Recognized Accreditation Body. Attestation Letters For Iatf Compliance For Each Audit Phase, Including Initial Certification And Surveillance Audits. Access To Auditor Expertise For Addressing Queries Or Concerns Related To Compliance And Improvement. Training Or Briefing Sessions (if Required) For Phc Personnel To Enhance Understanding Of Iso Requirements. 5. Qualifications And Proposal Requirements Interested Third-party Auditing Bodies Must: Be Accredited By A Recognized International Accreditation Body (e.g., Pab). Demonstrate Expertise In Iso Certification, Particularly Iso 9001:2015. Submit A Comprehensive Proposal Including: Methodology For The Certification Process. Cost Estimate For The Three-year Certification Cycle (2025-2027), Including Optional Recertification In 2028. Timeline For Audit Activities And Deliverables. Profiles Of Audit Team Members, Including Qualifications And Relevant Experience.