Planning

(MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY) Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Planning

04 Nov 2024 at 11:58

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), part of Defra, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "(MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY) Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise". This procurement focuses on the Services category and aims to engage suppliers for a Tier 2 National Exercise. The procurement will take place in the UK and involves multiple exercises, including a live exercise and a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan. Interested suppliers need to respond to the Prior Information Note (PIN) by 5pm (GMT) on Monday, 2nd December 2024. The exercise is structured to test the preparedness and effectiveness of various governmental response plans, with a related follow-up planned for 2025-01-20 to provide further notification.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in managing large-scale exercises, particularly those specialising in services for business, professional and specialist organisations. It is ideal for companies that excel in collaborative work environments and have a track record of delivering complex projects within the governmental or public safety sectors. Companies interested in expanding their portfolios in governmental and public health procurement will find this tender particularly advantageous. The ability to provide an estimated price and demonstrate experience in similar projects can significantly enhance a business's prospects for securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY) Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise

Notice Description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to engage a supplier to support the production and delivery of a Tier 2 National Exercise and supporting agencies. Tier 2 National Exercises are a) led by a Lead Government Department with involvement from key stakeholders (including other departments), b) may take the form of Tabletop or Live Exercises or elements of both and c) include likely participation of COBR (Civil Contingencies Committee). <br/><br/>The supplier will have experience of managing and delivering exercises of a similar scale. They will be expected to create and deliver an Exercise Package capable of testing the preparedness and effectiveness of Defra framework response plans, Contingency Plans for Governmental administrations and APHA Operational response plans. <br/><br/>The Authority is seeking this information to inform decisions around the Procurement Strategy and to identify suppliers within this market. An estimated total value is therefore not provided at this stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement will require the supplier to work collaboratively with subject matter experts to design and develop a suitable scenario for a Tier 2 National Exercise. The Exercise Package designed will contain four individual exercises including a two-day Live play exercise, a range of bespoke products to aid the realism aspect of the exercises and a stakeholder engagement plan.

The supplier will be required to undertake a post-exercise debrief to collate lessons for continuous improvement and produce a comprehensive Exercise report, that once generated, will be available to the general public. Additional information: The purpose of this Prior Information Note is to understand the market appetite and ability to resource and bid for this work, we are requesting you respond to this PIN by answering the following questions:

1) Are you interested in bidding for this work, and you can meet any or all of the requirements outlined above?

2) Provide an estimated price for delivering this work.

Your response should be submitted by email to mandy.worsnop@defra.gov.uk on or before 5pm (GMT) on Monday 2nd December 2024. The Authority may contact you to confirm your interest and ability to meet our requirement.

It should be noted that this PIN invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035626-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Mandy Worsnop
Contact Email
mandy.worsnop@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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