Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Be ready for disruption. We assess critical risks, build robust continuity plans and rehearse responses so operations can continue and recover quickly.

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How We Help

We provide business continuity planning (BCP) consultancy and plan development, from initial risk review through to testing and ongoing improvement. Our goal is to ensure your organisation can keep operating during any disruption. Our key services include plan reviews and updates, new plan development, and practical support to establish robust responses.

Typical risk areas we help you manage:

  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Identify your important business processes, acceptable recovery time objectives (RTOs), and key dependencies so recovery priorities are clear.
  • Risk assessment: Assess threats to People, Systems, Assets, Supply Chain and the Environment (for example fire, flood or IT failure), highlighting gaps to strengthen resilience.
  • Continuity strategies: Develop proportionate, workable strategies for people, premises, suppliers and technology.
  • Plan documentation: Create clear documentation with activation steps, roles and responsibilities, contact lists, communication plans, and recovery procedures for important functions. 
  • Exercises: Run tabletop scenario exercises to rehearse decision-making in a safe environment and highlight areas for improvement.
  • Plan review and maintenance: Carry out BCP gap analysis where plans are already in place, plus scheduled reviews or updates after significant changes to keep your plan current and effective.

Ready to secure your organisation against unforeseen disruptions? Contact our BCP specialists today to discuss a tailored plan.

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What Our Approach Means for You:

Our approach is designed to protect your organisation and give you confidence in your ability to handle a crisis.

  • Keeps services running: A tested plan reduces downtime and helps you meet customer and contractual commitments.
  • Strengthens tenders and insurer conversations: Clear evidence of robust plans and responses aligns with buyer and insurer expectations.
  • Gives leaders confidence: Improve assurance and accountability with documented roles and rehearsed actions.

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We are a trusted provider of accredited and bespoke Health & Safety training. Our flexible training options include in-person and online eLearning courses for the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) industry.

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FAQs

Common Questions, Clear Answers

Short answers to the questions we hear most about Business Continuity Planning (BCP). For tailored advice, speak to our team.

A practical BCP typically includes when and how to activate the plan, who has authority, key contacts, roles and responsibilities, stakeholder communications, and step-by-step recovery procedures for each critical function. The aim is a concise, plain-English guide your team can use under pressure.

At least annually, and whenever there is a major change such as a new site, new system, organisational restructure or after an incident. Testing can be a table-top exercise or a focused rehearsal of a high-risk scenario.

BCP covers the continuity of the whole organisation. Disaster Recovery focuses on restoring IT systems and data. DR is one element of a complete BCP.

Current processes and priorities, key suppliers and systems, existing emergency or incident plans, locations and headcount, recent disruptions, and any contractual or regulatory continuity requirements.

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Why choose us

Your Risk Journey Starts Here

Clients choose us for our sector expertise, hands-on support and clear, practical advice that helps them stay compliant and protect their people.

  • Clarity From Day One

    Receive expert advice early, so you can make confident, informed decisions.

  • Designed To Scale

    Our flexible support fits your organisation, whether you’re starting small or managing national operations.

  • Built For Your Journey

    We support you from initial assessments through to ongoing compliance and improvement.

  • Industry Specific Expertise

    Our consultants live and breathe your industry and provide practical, tailored solutions.

  • Backed By PIB Group

    Gain access to wider insurance, benefits and risk expertise through our group network.

  • Solutions That Guide You

    xCenta and CyberPrepare guide you through managing compliance and digital risk as your organisation grows.

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From regulation changes to risk reduction strategies, we share updates that help you protect people and projects.

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Your project could be our next success story

We’ve helped deliver safer, more compliant outcomes across iconic landmarks, public infrastructure, and complex construction schemes.

If you’re planning your next project, we’d love to help you get it right from the start. See our case studies to learn more.

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