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GB-St. Helens: Post FRA Quality Assurance Inspections

TORUS GROUP

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23 Jun 2025 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Torus Group for the title "GB-St. Helens: Post FRA Quality Assurance Inspections" within the technical inspection services category. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this contracting process has reached the award stage with Ridge and Partners LLP as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £35,000, commenced on 9th May 2025 and will extend until 8th May 2026. Although the procurement method details are not specified, the tender process was initiated on 28th April 2025. This is a service procurement, and it does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in technical inspection services. Given its substantial contract value and long duration, businesses with expertise in quality assurance post-FRA inspections stand to benefit. Larger corporations like Ridge and Partners LLP are ideally positioned to deliver effective solutions for Torus Group, demonstrating potential for partnerships that could expand their reach in the North West region. Companies with the capacity to manage detailed inspection processes and adhere to stringent quality assurance standards could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio in the technical services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-St. Helens: Post FRA Quality Assurance Inspections

Notice Description

Post FRA Quality Assurance Inspections

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf1b4534-9e13-477e-9400-fac3ba836162
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07dbaa81-388c-49a0-bb96-a6d338869485
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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