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Business Continuity Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Feb 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for a Business Continuity Management Solution, specifically the Meridian software, to Continuity2. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, with a specific focus on disaster recovery services. The contract, valued at £110,000, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom and spans from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2030. The process was completed using a Request for Proposal (RFP) under an ECC commercial waiver, with the award being published on 7 February 2025 and effective from 20 December 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions for disaster recovery and business continuity. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria highlighting preference for SMEs. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive disaster recovery services are encouraged to engage with this procurement opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to the resilience of public sector IT infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Business Continuity Solution

Notice Description

Business Continuity Management Solution (Meridian). Procured via ECC commercial waiver and RFP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81084637-92ae-4650-bc78-e07f05c81f4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ebcb33-5c87-4563-9833-4f4ff3dc8e5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RFP
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTINUITY2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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