--- title: "Competent Person in the Workplace (CPIW) Awarding Body" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b255" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b255" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b255.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b255.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" published: "2024-11-18" --- # Competent Person in the Workplace (CPIW) Awarding Body Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b255 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b255) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b255.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service is currently in the tender stage for contracting an Awarding Body to certify a new Level 3 qualification titled "Competent Person in the Workplace (CPIW)". This procurement, classified under Education and training services (CPV code: 80000000), aims to enhance counter-terrorism protective security and preparedness skills among security practitioners across the UK. A critical engagement session with interested parties is scheduled for 29th November 2024, at 0900 via Microsoft Teams, where updates and future strategies will be discussed. The initial contract is projected to last for 2 years, with the possibility of three additional 1-year extensions. Key actions include securing Ofqual Certification and developing a delivery mechanism for the NaCTSO-endorsed course. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for organisations adept in education and training services, specifically those recognised by Ofqual and capable of delivering security-related qualifications. Suitable businesses include those with a history of providing high-quality training, robust quality assurance mechanisms, and a capacity for wide national delivery. Collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) will be vital for ongoing course development and maintaining training standards. The designated Awarding Body will play a crucial role in the continued evolution of the qualification, potentially expanding its reach beyond the security sector through future legislative changes like Martyn's Law. ## Notice The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) are designing and developing a Level 3 qualification (certificate level), with the current working title of: Competent Person in the Workplace [CPIW]. This proposed qualification does not form part of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill but will provide security practitioners (those performing a role akin to that of a security manager) with the skills and knowledge to successfully mitigate the risks posed to them by terrorist threats - as part of the wider non-legislative protective security activity overseen by the Homeland Security Group in the Home Office. The qualification is not expected to be a mandatory requirement for the legislation. NaCTSO are seeking to contract with an Awarding Body to gain Ofqual Certification for their qualification. They also seek to work with the Awarding Body to develop a delivery mechanism which allows the delivery of the NaCTSO-endorsed course by multiple training providers simultaneously. These training providers must have the necessary skills and abilities to deliver a security related qualification to learners across the UK. This delivery mechanism will require NaCTSO to work with the Awarding Body to undergo activities including: 1. Pathway to gain Ofqual Certification for the course. a. Further development of the qualification in line with pilot course feedback. While this course is not designed to meet the specific needs / requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) legislation, it will be one of the issues under consideration in any future development. 2. Design a delivery mechanism which ensures robust quality assurance checks and feedback mechanisms are placed on training providers and end-users to assist with future course development opportunities. These checks will also ensure the qualification continues to deliver training to a satisfactory standard required by NaCTSO. This is not an exhaustive list. The Awarding Body must be recognised by Ofqual. The NaCTSO designed and developed course will be a Level 3 Certificate covering Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness. It is designed as a blended learning qualification, with pre-read material, (in-person or virtual) 5-day classroom tutor-led sessions and additional post-course assessments. As course designers, NaCTSO will retain ownership, copyright and intellectual property rights of the qualification content, and are seeking to implement a chargeback model to enable longevity and future development of the material within the endorsed course. Although it is anticipated the NaCTSO qualification will most likely be taken up by security practitioners, the future ratification of Martyn's Law may open demand to a wider audience, despite this course not falling as part of the legislation itself e.g. those without any previous knowledge or experience of the security industry, or counter terrorism protective security and preparedness, who might choose to take up this course to increase their confidence in assessing risk. The course has been designed primarily to be a privately funded qualification and therefore will not be subject to any public grants. It is likely the initial contract will have a duration of 2 years with 3, 1-year optional extensions. Defined Terms: Awarding Body: The successful awarding body or consortia of awarding bodies following this tender process Certification: To be capable of awarding the recognition of learning outcomes across all devolved nations ### Lot Information Lot 1 A Statement of Requirements (SoR) and Invitation To Tender (ITT) pack will be shared upon the publishing of the Concessions Contract Notice via the Coupa portal. Additional information: Request for Information: Having read through this notice, if there are any areas you feel have not been covered or require further scoping, please feed this back via john.powell@met.police.uk. Please also provide answers to the following questions: 1. NaCTSO, as the CPIW Product Owner, will seek to recover their operating costs through a chargeback model with the selected Awarding Body. How would you envisage this operating? What arrangements, fees/charges to be paid to NaCTSO would you consider appropriate? 2. NaCTSO would seek to conduct quality assurance on the CPIW course delivery. Based on your operating model, what additional checks/audits or assurance processes would you permit NaCTSO to be engaged with? I.e. oversight of learner feedback, delivery observations of courses, dip sampling etc. This should be over and above those required on you by Ofqual as a qualification regulator. 3. NaCTSO has designed and developed the CPIW and learner material. As an Awarding Body, what 'start-up' costs do you envisage being claimed from NaCTSO as the qualification is made ready for Ofqual Certification and delivery? 4. As feedback is received there will be a requirement to develop the CPIW course. NaCTSO would seek to conduct this development in partnership with the Awarding Body. What structures and support could you put in place to facilitate this development? 5. What issues / challenges (if any) do you anticipate may be presented by delivery of the CPIW qualification across all four UK nations? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037124-2024 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jan 2025 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials ## Release History - 18 Nov 2024 at 09:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037124-2024 - 29 Oct 2024 at 16:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035070-2024 ## 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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