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title: "Direct Entry Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d091"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME ON BEHALF OF COUNTER TERRORISM POLICE"
published: "2025-01-16"
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# Direct Entry Recruitment

Buyer: MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME ON BEHALF OF COUNTER TERRORISM POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d091

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## Summary

The Mayors Office for Police and Crime, on behalf of Counter Terrorism Police (CTP), is inviting tenders for the Direct Entry Recruitment scheme. This procurement, categorised under recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), seeks to provide an end-to-end service for recruiting Detective Constables and Police Constables. The services include talent search and selection with a focus on diversity, recruitment, provision of training facilities and accommodation, and provision of training materials in accordance with College of Policing guidelines. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for market engagement questionnaires set for 24th January 2025 at 5pm. The services are to be delivered nationwide, and interested parties can access further information via the specified e-procurement portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in recruitment, training services, and facility management. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive, managed services or forming consortia, are well-suited to compete. The project’s focus on a diverse recruitment approach and comprehensive training and accommodation solutions means it offers expansive possibilities for businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence within the public sector, particularly in supporting national security and policing efforts.

## Notice

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) requires the following end to end service for a Direct Entry scheme for Detective Constables (DC) and/or Police Constables (PCs). The services must include the following; - Talent search and selection (with a strong focus on ensuring diversity in the recruitment approach) - Recruitment - Provision of Training facilities and accommodation for the cohort During the initial foundation training prior to deployment in the community - Provision of Training Materials for Foundation Policing Training for Police Constables or Detective Constables in accordance with College of Policing Guidelines - Services could include the provision of instructors/trainers for the Foundation Training. The services are required for the end to end services from a single provider or through a managed service where the lead contractor is the single point of contact for CTP.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CTP had a need for a direct recruitment entry scheme for 25/26 for a number of Police Officers or Detectives. The services are expected to include the following in-scope requirements; - Talent search and talent attraction (nationwide) - Assessment and recruitment of successful candidates - managing candidates as they progress through police vetting - Provision of facilities and accommodation for successful candidates during the period of foundation training - Provision of foundation training materials. Out of scope: CTP will organise the police vetting Scope to be determined: CTP can provide the instructors for the training, however we are interested in what the marketplace may be able to provide to meet this element of the Demand Entry scheme. Additional information: Interest in this opportunity is encouraged from either single providers who can provide the full range of services or from a consortium approach or managed service provider approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001517-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME ON BEHALF OF COUNTER TERRORISM POLICE |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 14:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001517-2025
- 16 Jan 2025 at 12:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001499-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
- https://supplier.coupahost.com/sessions/new
- https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/

## Provenance

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