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title: "790032088 Pre-Audit Verification and Support (RISQS)"
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# 790032088 Pre-Audit Verification and Support (RISQS)

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53e145a6-7404-4ab8-abea-761b36a8d8cb

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d056b6-f688-494d-b1c5-27cf0850fa19 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,584,095 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,584,095 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSSB |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2M 2RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTIUS VA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d056b6-f688-494d-b1c5-27cf0850fa19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d056b6-f688-494d-b1c5-27cf0850fa19
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=882895185
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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