--- title: "MET POLICE__COUPA EVENT #1282_Prior Information Notice (PIN) & Request for Information (RFI) - The Supply of Vehicle Locksmith Services to MPS Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ef46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ef46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ef46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ef46.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" published: "2023-08-11" --- # MET POLICE__COUPA EVENT #1282_Prior Information Notice (PIN) & Request for Information (RFI) - The Supply of Vehicle Locksmith Services to MPS Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES) Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ef46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ef46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ef46.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) and Request for Information (RFI) for the Supply of Vehicle Locksmith Services to MPS Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES). The tender aims to engage potential suppliers within the vehicle locksmith industry. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase. The planned future notice date is 14th December 2023. The opportunity falls under the services category and is located in London. Interested parties can register via the Coupa platform to participate in the engagement event. This procurement by the Metropolitan Police Service presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the vehicle locksmith industry. Companies offering locksmith services for vehicles in Greater London can benefit from this tender. The contract duration is expected to be between 3 to 6 years, providing a stable opportunity for long-term partnerships. Businesses with expertise in locksmith services for vehicles involved in collisions, serious crimes, and those seized by police powers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) would like to inform interested suppliers by issue of this PIN/RFI - MET POLICE__COUPA EVENT #1282_Prior Information Notice (PIN) & Request for Information (RFI) - The Supply of Vehicle Locksmith Services to MPS Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES). The purpose of this PIN/RFI is to engage with potential suppliers within the vehicle locksmith industry. Background: MPS Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES) supports and plays a key part of the MPS' drive to tackle vehicle crime on the streets of Greater London working in partnership with a number of external agencies and MPS Contractors to remove, recover, restore and dispose of vehicles. The role of VRES provides support with vehicles that are involved in collisions, vehicles involved in serious and organised crime that require forensic examinations and vehicles that are seized under police powers for no insurance or being driven without a licence. We (VRES) support frontline policing and operate 24/7/365. We have our own unique in-house policing team and a command and control team. VRES currently operate out of two forensic car pounds located at Perivale and Charlton processing circa .40, 000 vehicles per year. VRES oversee all vehicle types, from two-wheel bikes to HGV's and other heavy bulky items. The work of VRES has a direct, contributing impact on services delivered by the MPS and to those London communities upon the MPS serves. The MPS/VRES is seeking to tender and award a new contract for the supply of locksmith services for a duration of between 3 or 6 years. Please note, the publication of this PIN and the engagement conducted within will not form part of any supplier selection process, evaluations or scoring. However the MPS will reserve the right to review any information submitted by a potential Supplier (via this PIN) who then participates in a live tender opportunity, should there be any doubt by review of the MPS of any serious misrepresentation. Please see accompanying PIN/RFI Cover document via the Coupa portal for further information. The MPS may at its sole discretion enter into discussions with respondents through this PIN/RFI. Suppliers wishing to participate in this PIN/RFI and view all/any associated documents are invited to register their interest via the following link: https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice (please copy and paste the link into your internet browser) The PIN/RFI engagement will be hosted on the eTendering platform, Coupa. The event reference is 1282. Please search for the event reference (1282) to ensure you express interest in the correct event (the PIN/RFI). The PIN/RFI is unrestricted and open to all within the relevant industry. Participation is encouraged. The MPS/Authority reserve the right to make changes to this advertisement without notice and without reason at any time. The MPS/Authority reserve the right to close the PIN/RFI event earlier than the stated deadline on Coupa without notice and without reason at any time. The MPS/Authority shall not be responsible on behalf of the supplier in regards to Coupa accounts and activation. Questions/ clarifications will be accepted via the Coupa e-tendering platform only. The above notice is being published on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) would like to inform interested suppliers by issue of this PIN/RFI - MET POLICE__COUPA EVENT #1282_Prior Information Notice (PIN) & Request for Information (RFI) - The Supply of Vehicle Locksmith Services to MPS Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES). The purpose of this PIN/RFI is to engage with potential suppliers within the vehicle locksmith industry. Background: MPS Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES) supports and plays a key part of the MPS' drive to tackle vehicle crime on the streets of Greater London working in partnership with a number of external agencies and MPS Contractors to remove, recover, restore and dispose of vehicles. The role of VRES provides support with vehicles that are involved in collisions, vehicles involved in serious and organised crime that require forensic examinations and vehicles that are seized under police powers for no insurance or being driven without a licence. We (VRES) support frontline policing and operate 24/7/365. We have our own unique in-house policing team and a command and control team. VRES currently operate out of two forensic car pounds located at Perivale and Charlton processing circa .40, 000 vehicles per year. VRES oversee all vehicle types, from two-wheel bikes to HGV's and other heavy bulky items. The work of VRES has a direct, contributing impact on services delivered by the MPS and to those London communities upon the MPS serves. The MPS/VRES is seeking to tender and award a new contract for the supply of locksmith services for a duration of between 3 or 6 years. Please note, the publication of this PIN and the engagement conducted within will not form part of any supplier selection process, evaluations or scoring. However the MPS will reserve the right to review any information submitted by a potential Supplier (via this PIN) who then participates in a live tender opportunity, should there be any doubt by review of the MPS of any serious misrepresentation. Please see accompanying PIN/RFI Cover document via the Coupa portal for further information. The MPS may at its sole discretion enter into discussions with respondents through this PIN/RFI. Suppliers wishing to participate in this PIN/RFI and view all/any associated documents are invited to register their interest via the following link: https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice (please copy and paste the link into your internet browser) The PIN/RFI engagement will be hosted on the eTendering platform, Coupa. The event reference is 1282. Please search for the event reference (1282) to ensure you express interest in the correct event (the PIN/RFI). The PIN/RFI is unrestricted and open to all within the relevant industry. Participation is encouraged. The MPS/Authority reserve the right to make changes to this advertisement without notice and without reason at any time. The MPS/Authority reserve the right to close the PIN/RFI event earlier than the stated deadline on Coupa without notice and without reason at any time. The MPS/Authority shall not be responsible on behalf of the supplier in regards to Coupa accounts and activation. Questions/ clarifications will be accepted via the Coupa e-tendering platform only. The above notice is being published on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023637-2023 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Dec 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 34913500 - Vehicle locks - 98395000 - Locksmith services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2023 at 16:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023637-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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