---
title: "790032088 Pre-Audit Verification and Support (RISQS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d816"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# 790032088 Pre-Audit Verification and Support (RISQS)

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d816

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## Summary

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.

## 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.

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026021-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,584,095 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSSB |
| Additional buyers | RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD (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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026021-2024
- 20 Jun 2023 at 18:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017591-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rssb.co.uk
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=882895185
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Software-related-services./22C79PY9U7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/22C79PY9U7
- https://www.rssb.co.uk/

## Provenance

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