Planning

Delivery of Covert Policing Training and Covert Operations Management

DEVON & CORNWALL CONSTABULARY

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Planning

15 May 2018 at 13:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southwest Police Procurement Department (SwPPD) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the delivery of Covert Policing Training and Covert Operations Management. This initiative, aimed at supporting the regional police forces in Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, seeks to establish a single provider contract for a duration of two years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. Interested businesses must express their intentions by the engagement end date of 31st July 2018. The training services fall under the educational and training sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in covert operations and police training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as they could provide tailored training solutions to meet the specifications outlined by the SwPPD. Companies that can assure the accreditation of their courses by recognised bodies such as OCN/WMR are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Covert Policing Training and Covert Operations Management

Notice Description

The Southwest Police Procurement Department (SwPPD) is seeking interest from the market to determine numbers of potential bidders for a future tender. SwPPD wish to establish a single Provider Contract for the delivery of training for staff in covert policing and the management of covert operations on behalf of the Southwest regional Police Forces of Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The courses must be delivered in-line with the standard RIPA and CLEM Courses to achieve the prescribed aims and objectives. Courses must also be externally quality assured and accredited by OCN/WMR (on behalf of Ofqual). Aims and Objectives of the courses below are included as attachments. 1. Management of Covert Operations (MCO) Advanced Skills Course. 2. Management of Covert Operations (MCO) Core Skills Course. 3. Management of Covert Operations (MCO) Sensitive Material Course. 4. Operational Security Liaison Officers (OSLO) Course. 5. RIPA Authorising Officers Course. 6. RIPA Applicants Course. 7. RIPA Gate Keeper Course. There may be an additional requirement to design and deliver bespoke add-on course(s) where a gap is identified. The Contract period is anticipated to be for 2 years with two options to extend for an additional 12 months (2+2). To express an interest please send an email to mandy.jane@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk. You will also need to ensure you are registered on the Bluelight EU-Supply e-Procurement site: https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-940ef066-1bac-4596-b71a-b8314d970fdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb354249-ccd4-4fa1-aea8-bbd99385be6f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2018Expired
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
DEVON & CORNWALL CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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