Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c55-d933-7328-819d-8be9d692412a/fleet-operator-recognition-scheme-fors pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) [Transport for London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-london) Estimated value £10,000,000 Published 28 Feb 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender TfL is seeking to appoint a Concessionaire that is capable of efficiently administrating, operating, and developing the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). The Concessionaire will be required to: • Administer the FORS scheme in a lean, efficient way and to an exceptional standard, in the interest of road safety and the environment • Improve the scheme's economic sustainability through the diversification of revenue streams so it is not solely reliant on operators • Ensure the scheme offers value for money to fleet operators and organisations which mandate FORS in their contracts • Work collaboratively with industry and multiple audit providers The Concessionaire will be responsible for the administration aspects of the FORS scheme which include but are not limited to; project management, processing finances, marketing/PR/communications, provision of a helpline, website, commercialisation of assets, certification, audit provision management, quality assurance and compliance. Established by TfL in 2008, FORS is a TfL owned accreditation scheme which requires freight and fleet operators to meet specific safety and environmental standards that are above and beyond the legal minimum. Embedded in procurement contracts, FORS allows operators to compete on quality not just on costs, and encourages progressive operational, management, driver and vehicle improvements. Since the appointment of the current Concessionaire which followed a competitive procurement exercise in2014, FORS has grown significantly and today has over 5,000 accredited operators, consisting of over 105,000vehicles. There are now accredited operators across 17 countries and FORS is seen as international best practice. Further information can be found at [fors-online.org.uk](https://www.fors-online.org.uk) To prevent a conflict of interest, the Concessionaire cannot be: • A FORS audit provider - as they will be required to undertake independent Quality Assurance on the audits and issue/enforce certifications • The FORS Governance and Standards provider - who sets the FORS Standard and acts as a final independent appeals board on audits, audit provider management, compliance and certification Additional information: A supplier briefing event is being held at 10:00-11:30hrs on Friday 3rd April 2020 at 5 Endeavour Square, Westfield Avenue, Stratford, E20 1JN. To register your interest via the above link [doodle.com/poll/pcyyr9fswhprbrcm](https://doodle.com/poll/pcyyr9fswhprbrcm) on Doodle Admin of FORS Registration and register on or before 20 March 2020 at the very latest. Please simply state: your name and your company name. A maximum of two (2) spaces per supplier applies. Space is limited to 50 attendees in total. Further details of the event will be communicated shortly. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport agency services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/66608176-71f6-4277-b793-8df55e931c19) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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