Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
louise.pawlowska@environment-agency.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
Buyer's address
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1092297#fh
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Business Continuity Planning System
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Business Continuity Planning Improvement project vision is to develop and or deploy an IT tool, to streamline the business continuity planning process and enable more efficient reporting on business impacts and continuity during an incident. The main functions of the new IT tool will be to undertake a Business Impact Analysis, generate Business Continuity Plans, enable reporting on the continuity status of business activities during an incident, and provide high level reports on the business continuity management system.
Prospective tenders are requested to read the prospectus in the "more information" section and follow the instructions for responding. EA may then contact prospective tenderers to discuss their responses in further detail.
Further information can be found within the Contracts Finder microsite: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f4cecb2a-c159-4ce7-bfac-45aa00c51c2b?origin=SearchResults&p=1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please refer to the Contracts Finder microsite: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f4cecb2a-c159-4ce7-bfac-45aa00c51c2b?origin=SearchResults&p=1
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This notice and the associated prospectus are written and provided in good faith; the EA reserves the right to alter any aspect of this document, or to not proceed with the procurement in any way. This notice summarises certain aspects of the procurement but does not purport to contain complete descriptions of it, nor to be all inclusive or contain all the information that a prospective tenderer may require when determining whether to take part in this market engagement process. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be made, and no responsibility or liability is or will be accepted by the EA or any of its advisors as to the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of the information within this notice and the associated prospectus. This notice and the associated prospectus are not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or other evaluation by the recipient(s) and does not constitute and should not be considered as a recommendation by any person. The EA shall not be liable for any costs or expenses of any prospective tenderer in relation to any matter in connection with this market engagement process, howsoever incurred.