Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
RSSB
1 South Place
London
EC2M 2RB
Contact
Kalpini Dave
Telephone
+44 02031425351
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supplier Assurance - IT & Verification Services PIN
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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 qualification process. RISQS helps to reduce the duplication of effort for organisations (e.g. Supplier Qualification Questionnaires (SQs) 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 pre-qualification questionnaire, Verification of the Data Provided and Customer Services relating to the use of the platform. The Electronic Collection and Verification of Data are covered in Lot 1 and the Customer Services in Lot 2. Lot 3 would cover 1 supplier delivering the combined requirements of lots 1 & 2.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The contracting authority reserves the right to not award lot 1 or 2.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supplier Assurance - IT & Verification Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
LONDON
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 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 pre-qualification questionnaire and verification of the data provided.
This PIN is being used to conduct market engagement on the technology available in the market place, with the objective of exploring how this solution could be delivered to a higher standard and gain more functionality.
two.2.14) 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
RISQS: Provision of Customer Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
LONDON
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supplier Assurance - IT & Verification Services including Customer Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
LONDON
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) 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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
10 February 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K329QHJBW8
GO Reference: GO-2021913-PRO-18896673