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GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for the Provision of scenario-based exercises to test Cefas Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans

CEFAS

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04 Apr 2019 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cefas organisation, located in Lowestoft, UK, is currently inviting tenders for the provision of scenario-based exercises to test its Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as disaster recovery services (CPV 72251000). The tender was published on 4th April 2019, with a closing date for submissions set for 30th April 2019. The contract period is expected to start on 1st July 2019 and conclude by 30th June 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value estimated between £25,000 and £50,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in vital services that support business continuity and disaster recovery management. Businesses specialising in consultancy, training, or services related to disaster recovery and risk assessment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating, these companies can not only enhance their portfolios but also contribute to essential governmental preparedness initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for the Provision of scenario-based exercises to test Cefas Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans

Notice Description

As part of business planning Cefas has the requirement to validate our business continuity and recovery plans across our business. To ensure that these are current, accurate, effective and complete, Cefas require to source and procure an effective supplier that can provide quarterly desktop exercises and an annual live exercise. Download the full tender package at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8SM7DUX6V5 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f79b218-0d66-42f7-9176-eac7bf4978a9
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 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

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