--- title: "ENRFQ09/22-01 Provision of Business Continuity Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce29447e-6390-4b81-b15b-731955cd55cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce29447e-6390-4b81-b15b-731955cd55cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce29447e-6390-4b81-b15b-731955cd55cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce29447e-6390-4b81-b15b-731955cd55cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2023-05-30" --- # ENRFQ09/22-01 Provision of Business Continuity Consultancy Services Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce29447e-6390-4b81-b15b-731955cd55cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce29447e-6390-4b81-b15b-731955cd55cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce29447e-6390-4b81-b15b-731955cd55cf.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process involves Espo inviting tenders for the provision of business continuity consultancy services. The contract includes reviewing, revising, and testing the Business Continuity Plan, along with potential plan revisions due to changes in legislation or threats. The total contract value is £175,000 GBP, and the tender deadline is 3rd March 2023. The contract period starts on 1st May 2023 and can be extended for up to 24 months. The procurement stage is 'Award', and the contracting authority is Espo based in Leicester, England. This procurement opportunity for business continuity consultancy services presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to compete. Businesses well-suited to bid for this contract are those offering business and management consultancy services, particularly in crisis management. Interested parties should take note of the open procedure for procurement and the important contract dates and requirements outlined by Espo. ## Notice Provision of business continuity consulting services. Services to include the review of the current ESPO Business Continuity Plan, revision of Plan, or production of new Plan if required, annual scenario testing of Plan to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose, and any necessary revisions to Plan as a result of scenario testing and/or changes to legislation or identification of potential new threats. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total value stated includes the option period. As a minimum standard, there should be no material concerns as to the financial stability of the potential Service Provider indicating that the contract may not be satisfied. The financial stability of the potential Service Provider will not be assessed as part of this procurement exercise but will be monitored during the contract terms via reference to an appropriate credit reference agency. ESPO reserves the right to use its discretion to exclude a potential Service Provider where it can demonstrate by any appropriate means that the potential Service Provider is in breach of its obligations relating to the non-payment of taxes or social security contributions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5424fefc-17ed-43f9-b799-671086a65072 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 May 2023 | | Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £82,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RISK AND RESILIENCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79430000 - Crisis management services ## Release History - 30 May 2023 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5424fefc-17ed-43f9-b799-671086a65072 - 31 Jan 2023 at 13:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946b65c4-7385-4c22-bc24-4cabf298076f - 31 Jan 2023 at 12:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946b65c4-7385-4c22-bc24-4cabf298076f - 31 Jan 2023 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946b65c4-7385-4c22-bc24-4cabf298076f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5424fefc-17ed-43f9-b799-671086a65072 30th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946b65c4-7385-4c22-bc24-4cabf298076f 31st January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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