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Business Continuity Management System

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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15 Aug 2025 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), based in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for a Business Continuity Management System, under the industry category of System Management Software (CPV code 48781000). The contract was awarded to Continuity2 Ltd, an SME, through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 10th August 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 6th September 2025 and will conclude on 5th September 2028. Both the buying organisation and the location for the delivery are situated in Newport, bearing the postal code NP10 8XG.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in system management software and business continuity planning. As the awarded supplier, Continuity2 Ltd exemplifies the type of nimble and specialised business that can leverage such contracts to expand their services within the public sector. Companies with a focus on resilience and risk management systems that can meet framework agreement requirements stand to benefit from pursuing similar opportunities within government departments looking to enhance operational efficiencies and continuity measures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Continuity Management System

Notice Description

GCloud procurement for Business Continuity, Resilience and Risk Management System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7050024-af6c-4009-a3ea-ace2405298b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38446a1e-0f20-4b37-b563-574282d310bc
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2028 3-4 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTINUITY2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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