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Business Continuity Consultant

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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01 Apr 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully awarded a contract for a Business Continuity Consultant to assist in maintaining and enhancing robust business continuity plans. The contract, valued at £60,000, is categorised under disaster recovery services and will run from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, officially published on 1 April 2020, following the completion of the tender phase which concluded on 20 November 2019. The GMC operates from Manchester, with the consulting services applicable across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in disaster recovery and business continuity services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in compliance with industry standards, particularly ISO frameworks, would be well-suited to engage in future procurement processes similar to this one. The requirement for ongoing support and consultation within the GMC's Compliance Team indicates a demand for knowledgeable suppliers who can adapt to changing best practices and enhance existing procedures, fostering business growth in this critical sector.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d215b672-d009-4847-8b28-7f96311bc6f1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLEN ABBOT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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