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790032088 Pre-Audit Verification and Support (RISQS)

RSSB

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15 Aug 2024 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The RSSB has completed a procurement process titled "790032088 Pre-Audit Verification and Support (RISQS)," classified under the CPV code 73110000 for Research services. This open procedure, awarded to Fortius VA Limited, involves providing Buyer and Supplier support services, including the registration and pre-auditing of suppliers within the rail industry. The contract covers a broad geographical scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The tender process culminated on 15th July 2024, with the contract taking effect from 12th August 2024 and continuing until 11th August 2029. The total contract value is £3,584,095 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and audit services to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships within the rail industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for future phases of such contracts, given the contract's emphasis on pre-qualification and audit support. Engaging in this contract could provide substantial business growth and reputation enhancement for organisations that excel in service delivery and compliance management.

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Notice Title

790032088 Pre-Audit Verification and Support (RISQS)

Notice Description

The project must provide Buyer and Supplier support services including Registering and pre auditing Suppliers by verification of submitted questions sets and predetermining audit requirement and scopes where appropriate. Suppliers can become members of RISQS which offers buyers the ability to search for pre-qualified suppliers in the rail industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53e145a6-7404-4ab8-abea-761b36a8d8cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d056b6-f688-494d-b1c5-27cf0850fa19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,584,095 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,584,095 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSSB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 2RB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTIUS VA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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