Award

Business Continuity - Contingent Labour

CPS

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Business Continuity - Contingent Labour" contract was conducted by the buying organisation CPS, based in London, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services, specifically targeted business continuity specialists to perform a comprehensive review of existing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) arrangements. The tender was conducted through a selective procedure, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has been completed, with the award notice published on 9th February 2026. The contract period runs from 15th December 2025 to 12th June 2026. The total contract value is £249,500, and the work is to be carried out in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, attracting businesses experienced in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those offering business continuity solutions. It is especially suitable for companies with a proven track record of handling large-scale, complex projects. The framework agreement structure allows for streamlined access to opportunities for qualified suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this opportunity, making it an appealing option for dynamic businesses looking to establish a presence or expand within this industry sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Business Continuity - Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Business continuity specialist to complete a holistic review of THE existing BCDR arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-771f1c91-0262-41fd-aa5a-f6a57abf74e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7cf06c6-c4de-4a0d-9533-8507db802f60
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARLBOROUGH CONSULTING LLR

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-771f1c91-0262-41fd-aa5a-f6a57abf74e4-2026-02-09T11:18:44Z",
    "date": "2026-02-09T11:18:44Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-771f1c91-0262-41fd-aa5a-f6a57abf74e4",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_516117/1551155",
        "title": "Business Continuity - Contingent Labour",
        "description": "Business continuity specialist to complete a holistic review of THE existing BCDR arrangements.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79419000",
            "description": "Evaluation consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-19T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-12-15T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-06-12T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-98892",
            "name": "CPS",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "CPS"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "102 Petty France",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1H 9EA",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Jennifer Allen",
                "email": "Jennifer.Allen@cps.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "0"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-OC400141",
            "name": "Marlborough Consulting LLR",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Marlborough Consulting LLR",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "OC400141"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "6th Floor Charlotte Building, 17 Gresse Street, London, United Kingdom, W1T 1QL"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-98892",
        "name": "CPS"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-771f1c91-0262-41fd-aa5a-f6a57abf74e4-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-12-15T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-02-09T11:18:44Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 249500,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-OC400141",
                    "name": "Marlborough Consulting LLR"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-15T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-06-12T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7cf06c6-c4de-4a0d-9533-8507db802f60",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-09T11:18:44Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}