Tender

CCS Cyber Security Services 3 (DPS) Stage 1 Capability Assessment

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 12:16

Tender Notice
Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 10:39

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service is undertaking a procurement process titled "CCS Cyber Security Services 3 (DPS) Stage 1 Capability Assessment" focused on security software development services. The procurement utilises a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with recent activity including a filtering and down-selection exercise on 7th April 2026. The location for service delivery is London, United Kingdom, and this procurement reaches the tender stage with a tender period ending on 15th April 2026. Services are expected to commence on 17th December 2026 and continue until 16th December 2030. The market engagement is suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security software development, particularly those capable of delivering robust solutions for critical infrastructure. The dynamic purchasing system allows for selective procurement, creating a competitive yet accessible environment for SMEs and VCSEs to demonstrate their capabilities. Companies that pass the Stage 1 Capability Assessment will advance to Stage 2, offering further opportunities to secure contracts within a prestigious organisation like the Metropolitan Police Service. With the procurement focusing on a long-term contract, participating businesses can leverage this opportunity to solidify their reputation and expand their footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS Cyber Security Services 3 (DPS) Stage 1 Capability Assessment

Notice Description

The filtering and down-selection exercise on the DPS took place on 07/04/2026. Suppliers who were shortlisted as a result have been invited to Stage 1 Capability Assessment on 07/04/26 and received an invite to sourcing event #2337 on COUPA. Suppliers who pass all questions in the Capability Assessment will then be invited to Stage 2, the Invitation to Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfa748dc-882e-47c4-9cfd-bb765edf9591
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9d13b8-3a58-49b9-8d56-cb473ca729b3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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