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ICS Business Continuity Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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04 Mar 2026 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has successfully completed the procurement process for the ICS Business Continuity Services, aiming to enhance business continuity capability across several departments. The contract was awarded to Resilience and Continuity Consulting, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Haywards Heath. This direct procurement, executed below threshold without competition, is in the services category and aligns with the legal requirements under UKPGA 2023/54. The contract commenced on 12th February 2026 and will run until 30th April 2026, with a total gross value of £68,400.

This tender offers significant opportunities for specialised consultancy firms looking to establish or expand their footing in the public sector, particularly those specialising in business continuity and miscellaneous business services. With the procurement already awarded, understanding the scope and requirements of this contract can guide similar businesses in preparing for future opportunities with government departments. Central government is increasingly focusing on enhancing departmental readiness and capability, providing a fertile ground for expertise in resilience and continuity solutions.

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Notice Title

ICS Business Continuity Services

Notice Description

Specialist consultancy support to provide business continuity Services within ICS/DESNZ/DSIT. The programme of services will enhance business continuity capability and readiness across the departments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066288
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019697-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESILIENCE AND CONTINUITY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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