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Achieve Achilles Link-Up Accreditation with Expert Support from JVR Consultancy
JVR Consultancy specialises in helping businesses secure Achilles Link-Up Accreditation, a vital pre-qualification system for suppliers in the UK rail and transport sector. We provide expert guidance through every step of the accreditation process, ensuring your company’s information is up-to-date and validated for efficient procurement. With our tailored consultancy services, we make it easier for your business to comply with UK regulations and stand out to potential buyers across the transport industry.
Book your free consultation today to learn how we can help you achieve Achilles Link-Up.
Looking to understand how our process works and the steps to achieve your roadmap to success? Explore our Roadmap of Engagement with JVR Consultancy today!
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I contacted JVR Consultancy for last-minute support with Achilles certification. They were more than happy to assist, providing their expertise to help fill any gaps we had before our audit submission. Their invaluable support ensured we had best practices in place moving forward.
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Rail Principal Contractor Licencing
Any business that wants to work as a Network Rail Principle Contractor will need a Network Rail Sponsor & must apply for a license from Network Rail.
Achilles Link-Up
Achilles Link-Up is an innovative supplier registration and pre-qualification system. It enables rail industry buyers access to validated supplier information.
Are you looking for Achilles Rail (Link-Up) Application Help and Support?
If you are interested in becoming Achilles Rail (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.
Roadmap of Engagement with JVR Consultancy
Your Compliance Challenges, Our Solutions
Why Certifications Are Essential for Your Business’s Success and Growth: At JVR Consultancy, we understand the critical challenges our clients face in today’s competitive landscape. Navigating complex compliance requirements and securing the necessary certifications can often be a barrier to growth. Whether it’s missing out on tenders due to insufficient compliance or struggling with industry-specific accreditation, these obstacles can limit your business potential.
Our tailored solutions ensure you overcome these challenges with ease. From achieving certifications to maintaining compliance and navigating audits, our expert team is here to help you gain the credentials you need—opening doors to new opportunities, winning tenders, and expanding your market reach.
Don’t let compliance be a barrier. Let it be your strength.
- Reach Out: Contact us via our website, phone, or email to start the conversation.
- Understanding Needs: We collect some basic information to understand your specific needs and challenges.
- Discovery Session: A free, no-obligation consultation with one of our senior consultants. We’ll discuss your requirements, objectives, and any compliance or certification challenges you’re facing.
- Tailored Guidance: We’ll outline the potential paths forward, providing initial advice on how best to achieve your goals.
- Identifying Gaps: We conduct a detailed gap analysis to assess your current status against the requirements of the desired certification or compliance standard.
- Custom Report: You’ll receive a detailed report that highlights areas of non-compliance, areas for improvement, and a clear action plan to bridge these gaps.
- Dedicated Consultant Assigned: A senior consultant with expertise in your industry will be assigned to guide you throughout the process.
- Step-by-Step Support: Our consultant will work alongside you to implement necessary changes, complete documentation, and provide training as needed.
- Actionable Plan: We provide a timeline and practical steps to achieve compliance, ensuring you stay on track.
- Pre-Audit Preparation: We assist in preparing for third-party audits by ensuring all processes and documents are in place.
- Audit Support: Our team will provide support during audits, whether remote or onsite, to ensure a smooth process and successful outcome.
- Maintenance and Updates: After achieving certification, we offer ongoing support to help maintain compliance, keep certifications up to date, and respond to any regulatory changes.
- Continuous Improvement: Our goal is not only to help you achieve compliance but also to foster continuous improvement, making compliance a seamless part of your business operations.
Achilles Rail (Link-Up) Information
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.
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.
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.
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