Supplier Assurance - IT & Verification Services PIN

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. 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

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.

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