--- title: "The Supply of Vehicle Locksmith Services to MPS Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043690" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043690" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043690.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043690.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" published: "2024-02-01" --- # The Supply of Vehicle Locksmith Services to MPS Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES) Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043690 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043690) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043690.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service is seeking Vehicle Locksmith Services for Vehicle Recovery and Examination Services (VRES). The tender opportunity, issued by Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), aims to support the MPS' efforts in tackling vehicle crime in Greater London. The contract value is £480,000 for a duration of 48 months, with potential extensions. The procurement process includes ITT Technical questions, Social Value and Sustainability criteria, and Pricing evaluation, with submissions due by March 7, 2024. This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the locksmith services industry, particularly those with experience in vehicle-related services. The contracting authority, Metropolitan Police Service, operates in the public order and safety sector. The procurement stage is currently active, utilizing an open procedure method. Businesses looking to engage must register via the MPS e-Tendering platform, Coupa. The contract involves both electronic invoicing and electronic payment options, enhancing efficiency in financial transactions. ## Notice On behalf of the contracting authority, Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking through this tender opportunity to invite potential Suppliers to tender for The Supply Vehicle Locksmith services for Vehicle Recovery Examination Services (VRES). 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 by 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 including those involved in serious and organised crime that require forensic examinations. VRES also plays its role in vehicles that are seized under police powers for no insurance or being driven without a licence. VRES support frontline policing and operate 24/7/365. VRES has its own unique in-house policing team and a command and control team and currently operate out of two forensic car pounds at Perivale and Charlton, processing c.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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 On behalf of the contracting authority, Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking through this tender opportunity to invite potential Suppliers to tender for The Supply Vehicle Locksmith services for Vehicle Recovery Examination Services (VRES). The weighting applied to the procurement is as follows (excluding Pass/Fail criteria): 50% ITT Technical questions, 10% Social Value and Sustainability, 40% Pricing. Total 100%. All Tenderer's will be ranked using combined scores across all evaluated sections (not just price). Bids will be evaluated against MEAT. The procurement process shall also entail a Physical Assessment which shall be evaluated on a Pass/ Fail basis. The MPS/Authority have advertised an estimated contract value of PS480,000 to accommodate a contract term of 48 months . The MPS/Authority shall reserve the right to extend the contract value by up to 50% at any point during the contract duration, to accommodate ELVIS implementation (see Statement of Requirements). It is strongly advisable to fully review the MPS Statement of Requirements (SoR) for this tender opportunity before attempting to complete any tender response documents. The MPS/Authority shall be awarding a contract for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend the contract by a further 12 months. Total contract term with extensions included, 48 months. The ITT will be conducted via the PCR 2015 Open procedure hosted on the MPS e-Tendering platform, Coupa. Potential suppliers wishing to participate in this ITT opportunity and view all/any associated tender documents are invited to register via the following link https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice (please copy and paste the link into your internet browser) The Coupa Sourcing Event reference is 1537. Please search for this sourcing event reference. The MPS/Authority without liability will reserve the right to make any changes necessary to any tender documentation whilst in publication. Any changes made will be communicated accordingly via the Coupa portal. All bidders and subsequently the successful supplier shall acknowledge from this notice that revenue from the contract is not guaranteed through the life of the contract including any extensions taken up. The Tenderer is strongly advised to read all tender documentation and familiarise themselves before attempting to complete ITT response documents. Options: The contract maybe subject to extensions subject to circumstance at the time. Renewal: The services shall be re-tendered upon natural expiry of contract unless terminated earlier or the contract is required to be extended by time and value to ensure continuation of service provision whilst a re-tender programme is underway. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003445-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | £480,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 34913500 - Vehicle locks - 98395000 - Locksmith services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2024 at 18:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003445-2024 ## 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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