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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for the Provision of scenario-based exercises to test Cefas Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for the Provision of scenario-based exercises to test Cefas Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6767525-5f9b-4299-98f7-8cab750fb7d0

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation, located in Lowestoft, UK, is currently inviting tenders for the provision of scenario-based exercises to test its Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as disaster recovery services (CPV 72251000). The tender was published on 4th April 2019, with a closing date for submissions set for 30th April 2019. The contract period is expected to start on 1st July 2019 and conclude by 30th June 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value estimated between £25,000 and £50,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in vital services that support business continuity and disaster recovery management. Businesses specialising in consultancy, training, or services related to disaster recovery and risk assessment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating, these companies can not only enhance their portfolios but also contribute to essential governmental preparedness initiatives.

## Notice

As part of business planning Cefas has the requirement to validate our business continuity and recovery plans across our business. To ensure that these are current, accurate, effective and complete, Cefas require to source and procure an effective supplier that can provide quarterly desktop exercises and an annual live exercise. Download the full tender package at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8SM7DUX6V5 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f79b218-0d66-42f7-9176-eac7bf4978a9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services
- 72251000 - Disaster recovery services
- 90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f79b218-0d66-42f7-9176-eac7bf4978a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f79b218-0d66-42f7-9176-eac7bf4978a9
  4th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-RFQ-for-the-Provision-of-scenario-based-exercises-to-test-Cefas-Business-Continuity-and-Disaster-Recovery-Plans/8SM7DUX6V5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8SM7DUX6V5

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