Tender

Business Continuity Consultant

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

06 Nov 2019 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has issued a tender for the role of a Business Continuity Consultant to enhance and maintain their business continuity procedures. This procurement falls under the industry category of disaster recovery services and is active, with a tender period ending on 20th November 2019. The resulting contract will commence on 1st January 2020 and run until 31st December 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the project is expected to benefit multiple locations throughout the UK, including Scotland, London, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in business continuity and disaster recovery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tendering process, as it aims to bolster the GMC's existing frameworks and practices. Relevant businesses should be well-versed in current best practices and possess the capability to provide strategic support to enhance compliance procedures within an established organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Continuity Consultant

Notice Description

We take Business Continuity very seriously, and we have robust plans and procedures in place. All plans and procedures are reviewed annually, to ensure that we are in line with national guidance and any new or current threat. We currently align to the ISO 22301 standard; however, we are not looking to implement this standard. The Compliance Team manage business continuity across the organisation and have a stable structure in place, with 42 Business Continuity Champions. The successful provider will have a role in ensuring that the Compliance team are kept up to date with any change in best practice, along with working with the Compliance team to enhance current procedures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2686f541-7007-4858-b71a-a52978fe1643
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95679fda-ea70-4b7e-b6ea-8495a36381dd
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 4-5 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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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