Tender

Direct Entry Recruitment

MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME ON BEHALF OF COUNTER TERRORISM POLICE

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TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2025 at 14:17

Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayors Office for Police and Crime, on behalf of Counter Terrorism Police (CTP), is inviting tenders for the Direct Entry Recruitment scheme. This procurement, categorised under recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), seeks to provide an end-to-end service for recruiting Detective Constables and Police Constables. The services include talent search and selection with a focus on diversity, recruitment, provision of training facilities and accommodation, and provision of training materials in accordance with College of Policing guidelines. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for market engagement questionnaires set for 24th January 2025 at 5pm. The services are to be delivered nationwide, and interested parties can access further information via the specified e-procurement portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in recruitment, training services, and facility management. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive, managed services or forming consortia, are well-suited to compete. The project’s focus on a diverse recruitment approach and comprehensive training and accommodation solutions means it offers expansive possibilities for businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence within the public sector, particularly in supporting national security and policing efforts.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CTP had a need for a direct recruitment entry scheme for 25/26 for a number of Police Officers or Detectives. The services are expected to include the following in-scope requirements; - Talent search and talent attraction (nationwide) - Assessment and recruitment of successful candidates - managing candidates as they progress through police vetting - Provision of facilities and accommodation for successful candidates during the period of foundation training - Provision of foundation training materials. Out of scope: CTP will organise the police vetting Scope to be determined: CTP can provide the instructors for the training, however we are interested in what the marketplace may be able to provide to meet this element of the Demand Entry scheme. Additional information: Interest in this opportunity is encouraged from either single providers who can provide the full range of services or from a consortium approach or managed service provider approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d091
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001517-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80520000 - Training facilities

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
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
3 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME ON BEHALF OF COUNTER TERRORISM POLICE
Contact Name
Emma Rice
Contact Email
emma.rice@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
TLJ South East (England)

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

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