Tender

2021-MIS-002 Platform Verification Service - Qualification Management System.

RSSB

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Nov 2022 at 12:05

Planning

13 Sep 2021 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The RSSB is engaging in a tender process for the procurement of a Platform Verification Service - Quality Management System within the goods category. The contract, valued at £1,760,000 GBP, will last for a duration of 1080 days. This tender, initiated as a 'tender', is currently in the 'active' stage with a submission deadline of December 12, 2022. The procurement aims to provide a fair, open, and transparent third-party qualification process for suppliers in the railway industry, particularly to reduce duplication efforts and ensure compliance with cross-industry standards.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially SMEs, in the software package and information systems industry to participate and potentially secure contracts with the RSSB. The completion of this tender could lead to business growth opportunities for technology companies looking to engage in railway industry projects in London. With tender submissions to be made in writing and a bid validity period until February 28, 2023, interested businesses will need to align their services with the specified performance terms and meet the outlined criteria for selection.

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Notice Title

2021-MIS-002 Platform Verification Service - Qualification Management System.

Notice Description

The RSSB is seeking to procure a Platform Verification Service - Quality Management System. The current Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) was developed to assist buyers search for suppliers working or wishing to work within Great Britain's (GB) Railway Industry by providing a fair, open and transparent third-party qualification process.

Lot Information

Supplier Assurance - IT & Verification Services

The RSSB is seeking to procure a Platform Verification Service - Quality Management System. The current Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) was developed to assist buyers search for suppliers working or wishing to work within Great Britain's (GB) Railway Industry by providing a fair, open and transparent third-party qualification process. RISQS helps to reduce the duplication of effort that organisations see from capability checks (e.g., selection questionnaires SQ) and systems assessments) carried out by multiple buyers. It gives suppliers of all sizes an equal opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and market their products and services whilst ensuring compliance to cross industry standards. RISQS services include collection of the industry's supplier selection questionnaire, verification of the data provided and audits for suppliers that have indicated they provide services that require audit. The electronic collection and verification of data Services. This procurement represents the Platform aspect of the verification service, and it is intended there will be a further procurement for the Maintenance and Customer Service later to complete the Quality Management System Additional information: The RSSB is seeking to procure a Platform Verification Service - Quality Management System, which will provide the platform for the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification System, (RISQS).

Renewal: The term of the contract will be 3 years (36 months).

RISQS: Provision of Customer Services

RISQS helps the rail industry achieve its efficiency, safety and sustainability objectives. We do this by reducing supply chain risk: ensuring businesses have the capabilities they claim, and the processes to apply their capabilities safely. We're here to ensure that everyone knows what they're meant to do and how to do it: this is the driving force behind our expanding portfolio of supplier assurance schemes. We achieve this by understanding the industry we serve. All our profits are reinvested into the rail industry - and we don't rely on any single commercial interest. We are offering the opportunity for someone to support us with our customer service to be the first line of support to our customers and assist in the verification of our incoming applications. Additional information: Please note that at this point in time RSSB does not plan to hold engagement sessions on customer service. RSSB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ISSUE CORRIGENDUMS AND CONDUCT FURTHER ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS IF REQUIRED.

Supplier Assurance - IT & Verification Services including Customer Services

Lot 3 will require 1 supplier to provide the services as described under both lots 1 and 2. Suppliers will be permitted to bid for each lot with no restrictions. The Railway Industry qualification Scheme (RISQS) was developed to assist buyers search for suppliers working or wishing to work within Great Britain's (GB) Railway Industry by providing a fair, open and transparent third party qualification process. The electronic collection and verification of data Services are included in Lot 1 and the associated Customer Services in Lot 2. RSSB RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO AWARD LOT 1 OR 2 UNDER THIS IMPENDING PROCUREMENT. Additional information: RSSB aims to hold supplier engagement sessions either virtually or face to face regarding the technological solution week commencing 18th October. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO COVID AND OTHER FACTORS RSSB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE DATES OF ANY PLANNED ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e003
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031818-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,760,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,760,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active, Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSSB
Contact Name
Tim Batkin
Contact Email
tim.batkin@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2031425300

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
TLI London

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

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