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NNSP - pre-select training

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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21 May 2026 at 08:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions has completed a procurement process under the title "NNSP - pre-select training", which involved staff training services within the industry category. The training aimed to assess and prepare new recruits for police driver and surveillance operative roles. This contract was awarded to the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside. The award is part of a direct procurement method that was executed without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract commenced on 22nd May 2026 and is scheduled to run until 21st December 2026, serving various regions within the United Kingdom including London (UKI), among others. The procurement was managed by SSCL, with a gross contract value of £30,600.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in staff training services. Companies possessing expertise in designing and delivering training programmes, particularly those focussed on driving and surveillance tactics, would find this contract relevant for showcasing their capabilities. This specific contract, while already awarded, signals potential future opportunities in similar areas for businesses eager to partner with government organisations like the Department for Work & Pensions. Such engagements not only provide financial growth but also enable companies to build reputational capital within central government circles.

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Notice Title

NNSP - pre-select training

Notice Description

NNSP - pre-select training. Within ESOC the subjects investigated are often members of OCG's who may have an understanding of surveillance tactics and not be averse to taking action if they believe they are under observation. The use of these tactics helps mitigate this issue. It would also mean that the new recruits could not deploy with our current operatives as they would not be trained to the same standard or in the same tactics. The purpose of this learning is to: 1. Assess new applicants to identify if they have the attributes to successfully complete the Police driver training (pre-requisite for the surveillance training) 2. Assess new applicants to identify if they have the attributes to become surveillance operatives (Surveillance Aptitude Assessment) 3. To deliver driver training which is a pre-requisite for the surveillance course (Q2) 4. Provide surveillance training to those operatives deemed suitable enabling them, subject to passing the course, to join the ESOC Covert Operations Team (Q1) 5. Upon passing the above courses provide candidates with the training required to complete the surveillance records (Log and Surveillance Management Record) ensuring all evidence obtained is properly recorded and secure. Processed by SSCL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046791-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

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