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790032088 Pre-Audit Verification and Support (RISQS)

RSSB

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2024 at 19:05

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Tender

20 Jun 2023 at 19:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

RSSB has awarded a contract titled "790032088 Pre-Audit Verification and Support (RISQS)" under the industry category of research services. The contract, valued at £3,584,095, was signed on 15th July 2024. The primary objective is to deliver buyer and supplier support services, including registering and pre-auditing suppliers within the rail industry across the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure with an award made to Fortius VA Limited. This project aligns with the service category and was in the Award stage by 15th August 2024.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and verification services, particularly those targeting the rail industry. Being a part of RISQS allows suppliers to gain visibility as pre-qualified suppliers, which can lead to further business prospects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in organisational structure, service optimisation, and risk mitigation are well-placed to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, the flexibly defined extension options provide long-term engagement opportunities for the winning bidder.

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Notice Information

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: RSSB shall have the option to extend the contract term, bringing the total Term to 60 months.

Renewal: RSSB intends to award a single Contract to a single entity for a three (3) year term, with two optional extensions of one (1) years each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d816
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026021-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,584,095 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSSB
Additional Buyers

Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 2RB
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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