--- title: "CEFAS24-107 RFQ for exercises to test Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17c15634-be1d-4121-82f9-930365ddb90e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17c15634-be1d-4121-82f9-930365ddb90e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17c15634-be1d-4121-82f9-930365ddb90e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17c15634-be1d-4121-82f9-930365ddb90e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-08-21" --- # CEFAS24-107 RFQ for exercises to test Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17c15634-be1d-4121-82f9-930365ddb90e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17c15634-be1d-4121-82f9-930365ddb90e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17c15634-be1d-4121-82f9-930365ddb90e.json) ## Summary Cefas is conducting an open procedure tender titled "CEFAS24-107 RFQ for exercises to test Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery" under the industry category of Miscellaneous business-related services (CPV code 79990000). This procurement process is in the tender stage and seeks to verify business continuity, incident management, and recovery plans. The tender involves providing three quarterly virtual or on-site desktop exercises and an annual on-site live exercise for the first year. Following this, the requirements may be adjusted based on evaluation. The contract period spans from 1st October 2024 to 1st October 2027. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and offers a contract value ranging from £20,000 to £100,000 GBP, with the bid submission deadline set for 2nd September 2024 at 12:00 PM BST. The project's locations include a wide range of regions such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and more. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in disaster recovery and business continuity services to showcase their expertise and secure a long-term contract with Cefas. Companies experienced in managing virtual and on-site exercises and those proficient in disaster recovery planning are well-suited to compete. The contract's structure, which includes annual evaluations and adjustments, allows for continuous improvement and potential expansion of services, offering sustainable business growth and reinforcing the supplier's market position. ## Notice As part of business planning Cefas has the requirement to validate our business continuity, incident management, and recovery plans across our business. To ensure that these are current, accurate, effective, and complete, Cefas require the supplier to provide in the first year 3 quarterly virtual or on-site desktop exercises and an annual on-site live exercise. At the end of the first year the requirements will be evaluated for consideration of continuing with 3 quarterly exercises and an annual live or changing to 2 annual exercises, it is envisioned that the time and resources for 3 quarterly exercises will be equal to an annual exercise, however the bidder will need to confirm this in the pricing schedule. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-107 under opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376523d8-956d-4a6a-b5b3-83f7b92126ce | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 1 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CEFAS | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2024 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376523d8-956d-4a6a-b5b3-83f7b92126ce - 9 Aug 2024 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94c41116-7128-4b34-8ddb-0f570b816e6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376523d8-956d-4a6a-b5b3-83f7b92126ce 21st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94c41116-7128-4b34-8ddb-0f570b816e6f 9th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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