Tender

IT Services - Business Continuity Writer

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

14 Jun 2018 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking proposals for the role of a Business Continuity Writer as part of its IT Services. The tender, titled "IT Services - Business Continuity Writer," falls within the Business and Management Consultancy Services category and is located in the East Midlands, England. The procurement process, classified under the open procedure method, is currently active with a tender period that ends on 22 June 2018. The contract is set to commence on 2 July 2018 and will last until 1 September 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies. Businesses aiming to expand in the public sector, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With an immediate start required to address urgent needs, firms that can demonstrate a proficient understanding of client requirements in disaster situations are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Services - Business Continuity Writer

Notice Description

IT Services - Business Continuity Writer IT Services needs to update/produce a new disaster recovery plan as this is out of date and not fit for purpose. The department is increasing the footprint geographically and there is a need to review/include client requirements within a disaster situation. This is a very important document as the Service has to be familiar with such documentation and able to apply this when faced with a major disaster. IT Services would like to procure a business continuity technical writer for a period of two months to review the disaster recovery plan to improve the above findings with an immediate start date due to the urgency for the work to be completed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4582123-eeb6-47dc-8de5-4fdcf410cfe3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bda0a4d8-198d-474c-8882-749d7474eeb6
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 1 Sep 2018 1-6 months
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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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