Planning

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

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 10:39

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This forthcoming procurement process involves the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) seeking to enhance its cyber security capabilities through the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework named "Cyber Security Services 3". The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned Capability Assessment stage set for January 2026. The focus is on security software development services within the London region, classified under CPV code 72212730. The procurement method is selective, employing a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The budget is set at £1,000,000 for the 2025/2026 period, and the communication for potential suppliers is set to commence with a future notice publication on 5th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in cyber security, particularly those capable of developing security software. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement. The DPS Framework structure allows businesses with relevant capabilities to be short-listed for further engagement in Stage 2, ensuring that only the most qualified suppliers proceed. Located in London, the procurement aligns with the strategic operations of MPS, offering a long-term contract period until July 2029. This opportunity is ideal for businesses eager to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector security software domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The MPS are looking to call-off the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework - 'Cyber Security Services 3' as part of a Cyber Security Uplift Project. The tender will consist of two stages - Stage 1 Capability Assessment and Stage 2 Invitation to Tender. Suppliers who are successful at Stage 2 will be short-listed and invited to Stage 2. The Capability Assessment will be published to suppliers on this DPS around January 2026 and will be invited to participate via the Met's eTendering platform 'COUPA'. DPS suppliers will receive an invitation via email to join Sourcing Event #2337 once published on COUPA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b50ea6-45ff-4c5d-95aa-6d9b704eca50
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
5 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialso@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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