Scope
Reference
2187
Description
CTP has a need for a direct recruitment entry scheme for 25/26 for 64 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 September 2025 to 23 September 2027
- Possible extension to 23 September 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
+1 optional extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 July 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
7 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assessment | As published in the Tender documents. |
Quality | 45% |
| Pricing Assessment | As published in the Tender documents. |
Price | 35% |
| Commercial Assessment | As published in the Tender documents. |
Quality | 10% |
| Social Value Assessment | As published in the Tender documents. |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
1. Modifications to the Agreement
1.1 The Authority reserves the right to modify the Agreement where such modification is:
1.1.1 Under section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023 Act (the "2023 Act") either a below-threshold modification or is not a substantial modification; or
1.1.2 A permitted modification under Schedule 8 (permitted modifications) of the 2023 Act.
1.2 Where the Authority modifies the Agreement under clause 1.1.1 it shall:
1.2.1 Satisfy itself that the grounds for the modification meet the relevant provisions of the 2023 Act; and
1.2.2 Comply with the requirements of sections 75 to 77 of the 2023 Act and regulation 40 of the Procurement Regulations 2024.
1.3 Where the Authority modifies the Agreement under clause 1.1.2 pursuant to paragraph 1 (modifications provided for in the contract) or paragraphs 5 to 7 (materialisation of a known risk) of Schedule 8 to the 2023 Act it shall only do so to the extent such provisions and/or known risk is stated in clear terms in the Agreement and/or the procurement documentation.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Metropolitan Police Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHDV-6374-MVWD
New Scotland Yard, Victoria Embankment
London
SW1A 2JL
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government