Metropolitan Police Service Value Added Reseller Framework (Pre-Qualification Access Event)

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        "title": "Metropolitan Police Service Value Added Reseller Framework (Pre-Qualification Access Event)",
        "description": "The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is procuring a Value Added Reseller (VAR) Framework to support the supply of technology hardware, software and associated services across the organisation. The Framework will appoint two Suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the goods, services and (where required) minor works needed to maintain operational readiness and meet the Authority's technology requirements. 1. Goods Suppliers will be required to provide the full range of technology hardware and software commonly used by the MPS and Specialist Policing Function. 2. Services Suppliers must deliver Core Services under the Framework as set out in the statement of requirements. 3. Amount / Volume Exact volumes will vary over the life of the Framework and will be confirmed at Call-Off stage. Suppliers must be able to scale supply in line with MPS demand and maintain continuity of supply throughout the Framework.",
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                        "description": "Hardware"
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                        "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
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            "features": "Competitive Flexible Procedure - Process Overview The Authority will run a Competitive Flexible Procedure comprising multiple stages, including qualification, tendering, clarification rounds and final supplier selection. The procedure will follow the steps below. The Authority reserves the right to amend the procedure, timelines, requirements, or documentation at any stage, where necessary and proportionate. 1. Request to Participate 25/03/2026: UK4 Request to Participate Notice published on the Find a Tender Service. Access to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and Invitation to Participate is granted once Bidders submit completed Ethical Walls Agreements (EWA) (where applicable), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and Non-Canvassing and Restricted Contact Declaration. 2. PSQ Stage 14/04/2026: Deadline for PSQ clarification questions. 21/04/2026: Authority issues PSQ clarification responses. 30/04/2026: Deadline for Bidder submission of PSQ and Financial Viability Risk Assessment Template (FVRAT) (where applicable). 22/05/2026: Notification of PSQ outcomes and down-selection. 3. Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage 01/06/2026: ITT issued to down-selected Bidders. 18/06/2026: Deadline for ITT clarification questions. 02/07/2026: Authority issues ITT clarification responses. 16/07/2026: ITT submission deadline. 4. Evaluation and Moderation By 13/08/2026: Completion of evaluation and moderation across all criteria. The Authority reserves the right to require all Bidders to attend a remote demonstration via MS Teams to validate technical scoring. 5. Governance and Award 20/08/2026: Internal governance and approvals completed. 21/08/2026: Bidders notified of outcome. 03/09/2026: Standstill period concludes. 04/09/2026: UK6 Contract Award Notice issued. 6. Contract Finalisation 18/09/2026: Contract signature and issue of UK7 Contract Details Notice. 7. Commencement 01/10/2026: Framework Contract commencement. 01/10/2026: Anticipated PVAR Call-Off Contract commencement. 01/12/2026: Anticipated Service Commencement. 01/02/2027: Latest permissible date for Deferred Service Commencement."
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