Request for Quotation: ISO 27001 Certification

The purpose of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to request fixed price quotations for the provision of ISO 27001 audit and certification services, followed by two years of surveillance audits to ensure continued compliance with the ISO standard. The certification and audits will ensure the effectiveness of ARK Group DMCC's information security practices.

ARK Group DMCC is a social enterprise specialising in stabilisation, development, peacebuilding, displacement, irregular migration, and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE), primarily in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCAS). Founded in 2012, ARK focuses on reconciling the human security needs of local communities with the concerns of governmental clients and international organisations. ARK's core activities encompass research and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and programme and project design and management.

Procedures for Submitting Quotations and Awarding Contract

• a.Firms are to submit their quotation by email to procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com. Please title the

email "RFQ ARK1499 ISO 27001 Certification" and send submission as one email with four separate attachments as outlined below:

Attachment 1: Quotation Declaration Form

Attachment 2: Technical Proposal

Attachment 3: Price Proposal

Attachment 4: Provide a copy of a valid company registration document.

• b.Quotations will be received until the closing date provided on page 1. Quotations received after the closing time will not be accepted.
• c.Discussions may be held to clarify quotations, and ARK may request the best and final offers in the event of closely matched offers.
• d.Any requests for clarification regarding this RFQ must be emailed to procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com. The RFQ number should be quoted in all correspondence. All answers will be anonymised and shared with other potential bidders.

Please refer to the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) document for complete details.