Tender

CEFAS24-107 RFQ for exercises to test Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

CEFAS

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21 Aug 2024 at 13:00

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09 Aug 2024 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Cefas is conducting an open procedure tender titled "CEFAS24-107 RFQ for exercises to test Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery" under the industry category of Miscellaneous business-related services (CPV code 79990000). This procurement process is in the tender stage and seeks to verify business continuity, incident management, and recovery plans. The tender involves providing three quarterly virtual or on-site desktop exercises and an annual on-site live exercise for the first year. Following this, the requirements may be adjusted based on evaluation. The contract period spans from 1st October 2024 to 1st October 2027. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and offers a contract value ranging from £20,000 to £100,000 GBP, with the bid submission deadline set for 2nd September 2024 at 12:00 PM BST. The project's locations include a wide range of regions such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and more.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in disaster recovery and business continuity services to showcase their expertise and secure a long-term contract with Cefas. Companies experienced in managing virtual and on-site exercises and those proficient in disaster recovery planning are well-suited to compete. The contract's structure, which includes annual evaluations and adjustments, allows for continuous improvement and potential expansion of services, offering sustainable business growth and reinforcing the supplier's market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-107 RFQ for exercises to test Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Notice Description

As part of business planning Cefas has the requirement to validate our business continuity, incident management, and recovery plans across our business. To ensure that these are current, accurate, effective, and complete, Cefas require the supplier to provide in the first year 3 quarterly virtual or on-site desktop exercises and an annual on-site live exercise. At the end of the first year the requirements will be evaluated for consideration of continuing with 3 quarterly exercises and an annual live or changing to 2 annual exercises, it is envisioned that the time and resources for 3 quarterly exercises will be equal to an annual exercise, however the bidder will need to confirm this in the pricing schedule. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-107 under opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17c15634-be1d-4121-82f9-930365ddb90e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376523d8-956d-4a6a-b5b3-83f7b92126ce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 1 Oct 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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