CCS Cyber Security Services 3 (DPS) Stage 1 Capability Assessment
Description: The MPS are looking to call-off the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework - 'Cyber Security Services 3' as part of a Cyber Security Uplift Project. The tender will consist of two stages - Stage 1 Capability Assessment and Stage 2 Invitation to Tender. Suppliers who are successful at Stage 2 will be short-listed and invited to Stage 2. The Capability Assessment will be published to suppliers on this DPS around January 2026 and will be invited to participate via the Met's eTendering platform 'COUPA'. DPS suppliers will receive an invitation via email to join Sourcing Event #2337 once published on COUPA.
Summary: This forthcoming procurement process involves the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) seeking to enhance its cyber security capabilities through the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework named "Cyber Security Services 3". The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned Capability Assessment stage set for January 2026. The focus is on security software development services within the London region, classified under CPV code 72212730. The procurement method is selective, employing a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The budget is set at £1,000,000 for the 2025/2026 period, and the communication for potential suppliers is set to commence with a future notice publication on 5th January 2026.