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AOF Managing Quality

Policy, information and guidance on the Managing Quality aspects of UK MOD Defence Acquisition

version 8.0.17 - August 2010

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Applying For Authorised MOD GQAR Organisation Status

Introduction

It is the Defence Quality Assurance Authority’s (DQAA) policy that only organisations and/or individuals that have been assessed, registered and duly Authorised, may act as Government Quality Assurance Representatives (GQARs) on behalf of the UK MOD. See the Government QA Surveillance topic.

Registration of GQARs provides assurance that an organisation and/or individual is capable, and continues to be capable, of providing Government Quality Assurance (GQA) that meets the DQAA ’s requirements.

How to apply

MOD organisations and/or individuals requiring to be added to the Authorised GQAR list should apply to DQA Policy advising the following:

  • The reason why registration as a GQAR and/or GQAR organisation is required, including a robust case outlining why existing GQAR resources can not be utilised.
  • The proposed scope of the GQAR services to be provided.
  • A statement on the competences of the GQAR staff.
  • A statement on the provision of documented operating procedures for the GQAR activity.
  • An agreement to comply with the requirements of registration and to supply information needed for evaluation.

DQA Policy will arrange for a review of these aspects and if acceptable will confirm the authorisation and the MOD organisation’s registered GQAR status.

Handout

DQA Policy has produced a GQAR Registration Handout [148KB PDF] that provides guidance to MOD organisations and/or individuals seeking registration or re-registration as GQARs.

Change History

Change History

1 August 2008
GQAR Registration Handout updated to version 4.