Planning

Direct Entry Recruitment

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 13:56

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Direct Entry Recruitment". This procurement process focuses on recruitment services within the industry category of recruitment, with a procurement milestone set for 24th January 2025. The initiative aims to provide a comprehensive end-to-end service for a Direct Entry scheme for Detective Constables and Police Constables, with talent search, recruitment, training facilities, and materials aligned with the College of Policing guidelines. The services are required in the region of South East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in providing training facilities and materials. The Metropolitan Police Service encourages participation from SMEs, making it a suitable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their governmental contracts portfolio. Companies with strengths in ensuring diversity in recruitment, offering comprehensive training solutions, and managing end-to-end service delivery are well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Entry Recruitment

Notice Description

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) requires the following end to end service for a Direct Entry scheme for Detective Constables (DC) and/or Police Constables (PCs). The services must include the following; - Talent search and selection (with a strong focus on ensuring diversity in the recruitment approach) - Recruitment - Provision of Training facilities and accommodation for the cohort During the initial foundation training prior to deployment in the community - Provision of Training Materials for Foundation Policing Training for Police Constables or Detective Constables in accordance with College of Policing Guidelines - Services could include the provision of instructors/trainers for the Foundation Training. The services are required for the end to end services from a single provider or through a managed service where the lead contractor is the single point of contact for CTP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068830d5-fe88-4120-9b4f-c4bf60909e60
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Emma Rice
Contact Email
emma.rice@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
07554223135

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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