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Published 29 Jul 2025, 09:48 BST

Official UK procurement notice

The Riverside Group - Compliance Quality Assurance Services

Official notice

Authority: The Riverside Group Limited (Public body)

6 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£2,500,000total for 6 lots · £3,000,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 29 Aug 2025awarded 30 Oct 2025
Award (standstill) to Morgan Lambert Ltd +3 more5 awards
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Jan 2029 · up to 31 Jan 2031 with extensions · starts 2 Feb 2026

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

TRG have a requirement for Quality Audits of the Compliance work streams. The Head of Compliance (Assurance) had identified the below areas which require QA services.

The lot structure will be as follows:

Lot 1 - Gas

Lot 2 - Electrical

Lot 3 - Legionella

Lot 4 - Asbestos

Lot 5 - Fire

Lot 6 - Lifting Equipment

All lots will cover the whole of the TRG stock profile, with national coverage.

Ours aims and objectives are to obtain:

Compliant Quality Audits (To ensure work that has been done is correct, sense check sample and data. Spot check and site visit checks) covering the following areas:

Gas & Electric – to cover new installations and remedial works

Legionella – to cover Legionella Risk Assessments, Routine monitoring and remedial works.

Asbestos – to cover Asbestos surveys and Asbestos removal (licenced and non licenced)

Fire – to cover Fire risk assessments, Fire remedial works and servicing of equipment and Installs.

Lifting Equipment – to cover the major lift repairs and low value repairs as well as servicing

CPV: Auditing services · Building services consultancy services · Construction consultancy services · Hazard protection and control consultancy services · Health and safety consultancy services · Internal audit services · Lift-maintenance services · Plumbing consultancy services · Project management consultancy services · Repair and maintenance services of central heating · Safety consultancy services · Technical analysis or consultancy services · +2 more

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1GasAwardedRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£0

Compliant Quality Audits – The purpose of these is to ensure that any works or services that have been carried out has been done correctly, to check samples of reports undertaken are accurate as well as completing spot checks and site visits. These will be in line with the requirements of all applicable governing bodies, regulations, statutory and non-statutory guidance, TRGL ‘s Policies, management plans and protocols.

  • Gas – to cover the installation of new boilers and remedial works as well as any other applicable works in this area such as repairs, servicing and PPM.

The purpose of a Quality Audit is for an independent 3rd party to assess and audit the works of others to ensure the correct continued compliance with documents, accreditation and standard, value for money and best practice.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2031 with extensions
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions (Optional)
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to Document A - ITT (Open)

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to Document C - Specifications, Asset Data and Policies

Lot #2ElectricalRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£0

Compliant Quality Audits – The purpose of these is to ensure that any works or services that have been carried out has been done correctly, to check samples of reports undertaken are accurate as well as completing spot checks and site visits. These will be in line with the requirements of all applicable governing bodies, regulations, statutory and non-statutory guidance, TRGL ‘s Policies, management plans and protocols.

  • Electrical – to cover the installation of new boilers and remedial works as well as any other applicable works in this area such as repairs, servicing and PPM.
  • All areas to include auditing of certification and all required documentation.

The purpose of a Quality Audit is for an independent 3rd party to assess and audit the works of others to ensure the correct continued compliance with documents, accreditation and standard, value for money and best practice.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2031 with extensions
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions (Optional)
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to Document A - ITT (Open)

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to Document C - Specifications, Asset Data and Policies

Lot #3Legionella/Water HygieneRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£0

Compliant Quality Audits – The purpose of these is to ensure that any works or services that have been carried out has been done correctly, to check samples of reports undertaken are accurate as well as completing spot checks and site visits. These will be in line with the requirements of all applicable governing bodies, regulations, statutory and non-statutory guidance, TRGL ‘s Policies, management plans and protocols.

  • Legionella – to cover Legionella Risk Assessments, Routine monitoring and remedial works.
  • All areas to include auditing of certification and all required documentation.

The purpose of a Quality Audit is for an independent 3rd party to assess and audit the works of others to ensure the correct continued compliance with documents, accreditation and standard, value for money and best practice.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2031 with extensions
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions (Optional)
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to Document A - ITT (Open)

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to Document C - Specifications, Asset Data and Policies

Lot #4AsbestosRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£0

Compliant Quality Audits – The purpose of these is to ensure that any works or services that have been carried out has been done correctly, to check samples of reports undertaken are accurate as well as completing spot checks and site visits. These will be in line with the requirements of all applicable governing bodies, regulations, statutory and non-statutory guidance, TRGL ‘s Policies, management plans and protocols.

  • Asbestos – to cover Asbestos surveys and Asbestos removal (licenced and non licenced)
  • All areas to include auditing of certification and all required documentation.

The purpose of a Quality Audit is for an independent 3rd party to assess and audit the works of others to ensure the correct continued compliance with documents, accreditation and standard, value for money and best practice.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2031 with extensions
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions (Optional)
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to Document A - ITT (Open)

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to Document C - Specifications, Asset Data and Policies

Lot #5FireRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£0

Compliant Quality Audits – The purpose of these is to ensure that any works or services that have been carried out has been done correctly, to check samples of reports undertaken are accurate as well as completing spot checks and site visits. These will be in line with the requirements of all applicable governing bodies, regulations, statutory and non-statutory guidance, TRGL ‘s Policies, management plans and protocols.

  • Fire – to cover Fire risk assessments, Fire remedial works and servicing of equipment and Installs.
  • All areas to include auditing of certification and all required documentation.

The purpose of a Quality Audit is for an independent 3rd party to assess and audit the works of others to ensure the correct continued compliance with documents, accreditation and standard, value for money and best practice.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2031 with extensions
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions (Optional)
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to Document A - ITT (Open)

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to Document C - Specifications, Asset Data and Policies

Lot #6LiftsRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£0

Compliant Quality Audits – The purpose of these is to ensure that any works or services that have been carried out has been done correctly, to check samples of reports undertaken are accurate as well as completing spot checks and site visits. These will be in line with the requirements of all applicable governing bodies, regulations, statutory and non-statutory guidance, TRGL ‘s Policies, management plans and protocols.

  • Lifting Equipment – to cover the major lift repairs and low value repairs as well as servicing
  • All areas to include auditing of certification and all required documentation.

The purpose of a Quality Audit is for an independent 3rd party to assess and audit the works of others to ensure the correct continued compliance with documents, accreditation and standard, value for money and best practice.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2031 with extensions
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extensions (Optional)
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to Document A - ITT (Open)

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to Document C - Specifications, Asset Data and Policies

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 6 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Quality
Lot distribution rule: There are no limits on the number of lots that may be awarded or that the suppliers can bid for.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to Document A - ITT (Open)

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to Document C - Specifications, Asset Data and Policies

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
29 Jul 2025, 09:48 BST
Last source update
30 Oct 2025, 11:37 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Dec 2025
Authority reference
TRG/0148
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-043701
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Auditing servicesBuilding services consultancy servicesConstruction consultancy servicesHazard protection and control consultancy servicesHealth and safety consultancy servicesInternal audit servicesLift-maintenance servicesPlumbing consultancy servicesProject management consultancy servicesRepair and maintenance services of central heating
+4 moreSafety consultancy servicesTechnical analysis or consultancy services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567a6 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
29 Aug 2025, 13:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

29 Jul 2025 → 2 Feb 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    29 Jul 2025, 09:48 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    29 Aug 2025, 13:00 BST
  3. Assessment summaries sent363 days ago
    30 Oct 2025
  4. Latest notice published362 days ago
    30 Oct 2025, 11:37 GMT
  5. Standstill ends351 days ago
    10 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  6. Award decision expected by330 days ago
    1 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  7. Contract starts268 days ago
    2 Feb 2026

Notice history

6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jul 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    29 Jul 2025, 09:48 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    30 Oct 2025, 10:26 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    30 Oct 2025, 10:26 GMT
  4. Contract award notice published
    30 Oct 2025, 11:33 GMT
    UK6
  5. Contract award notice published
    30 Oct 2025, 11:37 GMT
    UK6
  6. Contract signature expected
    1 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-07: 1 release · 29 Jul 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 5
Awarded value (inc. VAT) £2,277,2005 awards inc. VAT; no net value published
Bids received 42 from SMEs
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Gas5 awards
Morgan Lambert LtdSMEThe Riverside Group - Compliance Quality Assurance Services - Lot 1 Gas2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 · up to 31 Jan 2031Extensions: 2 x 12 month optional extensions · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6 · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6£1,104,000 inc. VAT30 Oct 2025standstill to 10 Nov 2025Standstill
Morgan Lambert LtdSMEThe Riverside Group - Compliance Quality Assurance Services - Lot 2 Electrical2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 · up to 31 Jan 2031Extensions: 2 x 12 Month Optional Extensions · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6 · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6£482,500 inc. VAT30 Oct 2025standstill to 10 Nov 2025Standstill
Socotec Asbestos LimitedThe Riverside Group - Compliance Quality Assurance Services - Lot 4 Asbestos2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 · up to 31 Jan 2031Extensions: 2x12 Month Optional Extensions · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6 · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6£140,000 inc. VAT30 Oct 2025standstill to 10 Nov 2025Standstill
FIRNTEC LTDThe Riverside Group - Compliance Quality Assurance Services Lot 5 Fire2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 · up to 31 Jan 2031Extensions: 2 x 12 Month Optional Extensions · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6 · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6£242,700 inc. VAT30 Oct 2025standstill to 10 Nov 2025Standstill
CUNDALL JOHNSTON & PARTNERS LLP, FIRNTEC LTDjoint awardThe Riverside Group - Compliance Quality Assurance Services Lot 6 Lifts2 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2029 · up to 31 Jan 2031Extensions: 2x12 Month Optional Extensions · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6 · Amended: Amended Supplier on Lot 6£308,000 inc. VAT30 Oct 2025standstill to 10 Nov 2025Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Gas4final-stage tenders20—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Riverside Group Limited

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-MPR: 30938R 2 Estuary Boulevard, Speke, Liverpool, North West, L24 8RFContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

4 commercial parties on the notice
  • CundallAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PGXL-8124-XVTY 10th Floor, Manchester One, 53 Portland Street, Manchester, North West, M1 3LDContact email
  • Firntec LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PMJX-5471-QDNM Aquilam House, 7 Darklake View,, Plymouth, South West, PL6 7TLContact email
  • Morgan LambertAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PJTM-2766-RQDX Unit 5, Old Building Yard Cortworth Lane,, Rotherham, Yorkshire & Humber, S62 7SBContact email
  • SOCOTEC Asbestos LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 04951688 SOCOTEC House, Bretby Business Park,, Burton On Trent, East Midlands, DE15 0YZContact email

Official documents & specifications (17)

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