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ACT Awareness e-Learning Services and Restructure

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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14 Oct 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract titled "ACT Awareness e-Learning Services and Restructure" to Explosive Learning Solutions for the provision of updated counter-terrorism e-learning services, with a focus on restructuring existing courses and providing administrative support. This procurement falls under the IT services category and was carried out using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £208,340, commenced on 3rd October 2025 and is set to conclude on 2nd October 2028, with the services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the award stage, having been completed with the contract awarded and active as of 14th October 2025.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related services, particularly those focusing on counter-terrorism and e-learning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses (VCSE) are especially encouraged to engage with similar opportunities, due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Organisations with expertise in developing and supporting advanced IT systems that enhance public security and safety education would be well-suited to pursue such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

ACT Awareness e-Learning Services and Restructure

Notice Description

MOPAC for and on behalf of CTPHQ awarded this contract for the provision of ACT Awareness e-Learning services, most notably to update, restructure and develop the existing counter terrorism course alongside some administrative services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b3cf-e25d-487a-8dbc-32584e010f26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3005497-625b-49a2-a5e6-b54d389deac2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£201,738 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,340 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Maya McCarthy
Contact Email
maya.mccarthy@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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