Award

Interactive Exercise Tool For Businesses (ACT in a BOX) - 1379 COUPA Reference Number

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Dec 2023 at 09:09

TenderUpdate

20 Oct 2023 at 13:30

Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 16:17

Planning

08 Sep 2023 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract to Sub 10 Ltd for the development of an Interactive Exercise Tool for Businesses. The project falls under the services category, specifically training software development services. The procurement process was completed, and the contract was signed on 22nd November 2023. The tool aims to create simulated preparedness exercises to enhance communication and knowledge among staff. The buying organisation, Metropolitan Police Service, is a public body governed by law, located in London, UK.

This tender process presents an opportunity for businesses involved in e-learning services to compete for a contract to develop the Interactive Exercise Tool. The project is in the award stage, and the main procurement category is services. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tool is aimed at enhancing counter-terrorism preparedness in various public venues and spaces across the UK. Businesses interested in providing innovative training software development services would be well-suited to participate in this tender to support the National Counter Terrorism Security Office's objectives.

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Notice Title

Interactive Exercise Tool For Businesses (ACT in a BOX) - 1379 COUPA Reference Number

Notice Description

Awarding interactive exercise tool to Sub 10 Ltd. Please see contract notice published on 20/10/2023 (last edited) for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interactive exercise tool, producing scenarios through a graphic video.

Options: One year optional extension period. Additional exercises, should the authority require any during the contracted period (included as part of contract).

Renewal: Optional extension year if required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fb69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035876-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72212931 - Training software development services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nctphqmailbox-.commercial@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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUB 10

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