The Approved Contractor Scheme was created by the Security Industry Authority as a way to elevate standards within the industry. It’s a voluntary scheme, so companies don’t need to get accreditation, but it’s in their interests to do so.
We are Achilles Rail Consultants
Achilles are now helping the UK Network Rail industry with ‘Link-Up’ – this is a supplier registration and pre-qualification system used by buyers in all areas of the transport sector to have up-to-date and validated supplier information, and to procure efficiently in accordance with UK regulations.
Are you looking for Achilles Rail Link-Up Application Help and Support?
If you are interested in becoming Achilles Link-Up accredited, or would like to talk to one of our expert consultants simply click the following button to arrange a call back request. In a hurry, call head office today on 01628 56 52 56 and don’t forget to mention our fast track support service.
What is Achilles qualification?
Qualification is the process of determining whether a supplier or potential provider meets a set of predetermined criteria. The RISQS (Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) is specifically designed to assist rail firms with each of these areas of supplier assurance.
Choosing Link-Up over other assurance providers enables suppliers and buyers to have a far more individualised approach to supplier assurance while also assuring full compliance with specific industry criteria. Link Up’s features include membership packages that are tailored to satisfy the assurance needs of purchasers while also meeting the industry’s set requirements, among others.
Previously, purchasers in the UK rail industry could only acquire assurance services through RISQS. The RSSB, on the other hand, has just approved Link Up as a viable alternative to RISQS for modern rail industry purchasers.
What is Risqs accreditation?
RISQS is a supplier pre-qualification service that is used by key buyers of all products and services throughout the GB rail industry. It assists Network Rail, Transport for London, passenger and freight train operators, rolling stock organisations, main infrastructure contractors, and many other buying organisations in the management of supply chain risk and supply chain compliance.
What You Can Expect – Achilles Rail Consultants
We help our clients to understand the requirements that are required to achieve this accreditation. We do this by providing industry-specific support and advice on the production and management of a valid Business Management System in compliance with Network Rail Industry requirements, as detailed in the Achilles managed Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme.
Achievement of Core Module compliance by reviewing your documentation, helping you complete your questionnaire, and developing your UK Network Rail Compliance System.
A comprehensive service by allowing one of our consultants to visit your offices and assess your existing management systems and produce a full gap analysis report, which will highlight the areas that need immediate attention.
IHS – UK Network Rail Standards
Before your Achilles audit, there will be an additional cost to your business and a mandatory requirement to adhere to the IHS Network UK Rail Industry standards. However, at JVR Consultancy, we provide you with advice and support on how to obtain this and offer this for free as part of our services.
Experience
Our Achilles rail consultants have vast experience in developing fully compliant integrated management systems for many clients. Some of our consultants have been Achilles Auditors in the past, hence they understand the full process in what it takes to become full compliant within this scheme.
We have the full experience of the rail process from initial application through to producing and implementing rail specific policies and procedures. Our UK rail industry compliance specialists have in-depth knowledge of the product codes and the requirements of the Core Module and can advise the best course of qualification for your company.
Thorough
We will develop your management system writing your procedures, policies and associated documentation to ensure a fully compliant and easy to maintain management system. This can stand alone or be integrated with the requirements of ISO9001 (QMS), ISO14001 (EMS) and or ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
Bespoke
Our services are tailored to meet individual company requirements and to take the stress out of the process by implementing a professional service that will ensure delivery and meet your requirements.
Contact us to discuss any requirements you may have and to arrange your free gap analysis report to determine what next steps are required to achieve your Network Rail accreditation.
Frequently Asked Questions from our Customers
Yes we can, we can assist you with any of the accreditation featured on our website. We have a 100% record of securing any of the accreditation in the first audit for all our customers for the last 13 years.
More to the point, I ask clients how quickly can you start. We can have a consultant working on your accreditation within the hour if you are ready. The only things that take time are the audit dates, these are issued to the client by the certification body so it is out of our control.
This depends on how much the client has in place already. The more they have, the easier it becomes to work on their accreditation. The gap analysis that we carry out is free of charge and afterwards will give you an exact fixed price.
The fixed price will include the following –
- Carry out all the work ( creating documents & processes tailored to your company )
- Attend the audit ( as your expert consultant ) or make the desktop submission.
- Make any corrections that the auditor may highlight to ensure that you obtain your accreditation the first audit.
Initially, we need to talk to you to carry out the free gap analysis. Afterwards, we would require you to forward all the relevant documents. After that, we can complete the work with the minimum of your input, leaving you to concentrate on doing what you do best for the company.
Yes! Let us Manage your Accreditations with Ongoing Support and Maintenance. With us managing your accreditations, your team can then focus on business growth and development. This gives you peace of mind knowing your compliance is being routinely managed by professionals. Ongoing support and maintenance avoids panic in your business when suddenly faced with an audit, knowing at all times you are well prepared.
Achieve Accreditation and Compliance with JVR
JVR Consultancy was formed in the year 2008 and their head office is based in Windsor and Maidenhead. We noticed that there was a gap in the market, for companies who work in the construction, rail, utilities, oil and gas sector who were not fully supported in the way that they could be when it came to industry compliance and certification. That is why our highly experienced team of compliance consultants can serve these sectors by providing over 135 years of combined experience with all compliance needs. In short, you won’t find anyone else who cares as much, or who tries as hard as we do.
Speak with one of our experienced consultants. At JVR, we know that time is precious, and you want the answers to your questions quickly, especially during an audit!. Once we speak with you for the first time over the phone, we need around 10 minutes to fully evaluate which accreditation you need support with and a brief introduction into you and your company.
Our consultants have an extensive level of experience in developing solutions and offering guidance for our clients and their businesses. We offer a free GAP analysis, which will help to assess the difference between your business performance and your goals. It’s a fantastic way for you to find out if your business needs are met, and if they aren’t, it gives you the insight and confidence you need to deliver improvement before an audit. Learning more about what is Gap Analysis and how will the report benefit you.
With a success rate of 100% and a team who will go above and beyond to make sure that your expectations are met, you know that you can trust in us to provide you with the knowledge, resources and expertise you need to make a difference. Contact us today to find out more.
To identify the objectives and benefits that are needed to achieve your desired level of compliance, we offer a FREE, no-obligation Gap Analysis. Our analysis will assess your current systems and documentation. Just start your journey by filling in the form below, and one of our specialists will contact you (typically within one working day) to make arrangements.
Rail Principal Contractor Licensing
The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) publishes the majority of standards in the world. These standards are often used to regulate manufacturing, business, and quality practices across a variety of different industries. In order for people to trust businesses and their actions, they must be held to the same high standards that are produced by ISO.
Nationwide Presence
26 national support locations throughout the UK. See Office Locations.
Fixed Fee Payments
There are no hidden charges, and what you see is what you pay.
Free Gap Analysis
Assess the difference between your business performance & your goals.
Audit Support
Supporting businesses with upcoming compliance audits. FAST TRACK priority support also available.
Ongoing Support
JVR offer Ongoing Support & Maintenance for peace of mind.
Customer Service
Our customer reviews are a testament to our work & the results we achieve.
Experience
Vast experience in developing compliant integrated management systems
Thorough Process
We write procedures, policies & associated documentation.
Bespoke
Our services are tailored to meet individual company requirements.
Audit Support
Get FAST TRACK Audit Support with JVR Consultancy Today. Click here to find out more.
Ongoing Support
Let us Manage your Accreditations with Ongoing Support and Maintenance. Click here to find out more.
Free Remote Gap Analysis
Book a Free Remote Gap Analysis during Covid-19 for your business. To learn more, why not read our What is Gap Analysis blog article and understand how a Gap report would benefit your company.
Client Testimonials
GPB Construction Ltd
I would recommend to anyone dealing with CHAS and the like that they pick up the phone to JVR Consultancy. The cost is easily justified by the time saved on in house administration.
Wolseley UK
We assisted Bouygues UK in achieving their Achilles accreditation we have also worked with one of the Principal Achilles partners, Wolseley UK.
Red Parrot Ltd – London
Red Parrott Limited is a Civils company based in London. They focus on Mechanical Fit-outs, Earthworks & Piling so to grow their business they required professional assistance in achieving the Achilles UVDB accreditation.
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