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title: "Business Continuity and Crisis Management"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7570b5c4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-01-09"
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# Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7570b5c4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Brighton, has initiated a procurement process titled "Business Continuity and Crisis Management" within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and support. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, with the intention of delivering the service in the second quarter of 2016. Interested suppliers are encouraged to respond by the deadline, quoting the reference number provided in previous communications.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT disaster recovery strategies, crisis management training, and business continuity planning. Companies with capabilities in scenario-based crisis management exercises and governance assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster growth for businesses focused on enhancing organisational resilience in the face of disruptions.

## Notice

We are looking for a supplier to work with us and assess our IT DR strategy and plans to make sure they are fit for purpose. Design, develop and deliver scenario based crisis management exercises on a regular basis (annual) and assess our Business continuity, crisis management capability . Assess and advise on current and future DR solution and suppliers, design and develop and deliver staff training and awareness Assess our governance for DR and Bus Continuity Additional information: Please respond to the mail address supplied quoting the reference number by Friday 1st of April 2016, if you are interested in competing for this service. We are planning to deliver this service the 2nd quarter of 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839bf6be-2a7d-489f-81a6-6c35c9ec1ddf |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | West Hill & North Laine |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 14:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839bf6be-2a7d-489f-81a6-6c35c9ec1ddf
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc344c2b-4ab9-4127-9e2a-2d42863df963

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839bf6be-2a7d-489f-81a6-6c35c9ec1ddf
  9th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc344c2b-4ab9-4127-9e2a-2d42863df963
  18th March 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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