Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Mayors Office for Police and Crime on behalf of Counter Terrorism Police
New Scotland Yard
LONDON
SW1A2JL
Contact
Emma Rice
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/
Buyer's address
https://supplier.coupahost.com/sessions/new
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Direct Entry Recruitment
Reference number
Sourcing Event 1938
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
CTP is a nationwide organisation which partners with host forces across the UK to provide counter terrorism capability. Police officers are seconded from host forces into CTP.
A direct entry scheme therefore looks for a centralised approach to CTP recruitment but with contracts of employment being with the host force.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) 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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 March 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Interested companies are requested to register their interest on the Authority's e procurement portal (Coupa) and complete and return a market engagement questionnaire. This will assist the Authority in considering applications and the size and capability of potential suppliers.
https://supplier.coupahost.com/sessions/new
Market Engagement Questionnaires must be completed and submitted by 5pm on 24th January 2025 in order to be considered. Completion or non completion of a questionnaire will not prevent any company from participating in any future procurement if held.
The Authority reserves the right not to hold a future procurement process for any reason.