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Direct Entry Recruitment

Mayors Office for Police and Crime on behalf of Counter Terrorism Police · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:53.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV79600000 — Recruitment services
  • CPV80520000 — Training facilities
  • CPV80600000 — Training services in defence and security materials

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Sourcing Event 1938
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
2
Description
Interested companies should access the following website for information on this market engagement https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Communication

Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
Description
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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
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.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services
Entry 2
Id
80520000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training facilities
Entry 3
Id
80600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training services in defence and security materials

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-135234
Name
Mayors Office for Police and Crime on behalf of Counter Terrorism Police

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Locality
LONDON
Postal Code
SW1A2JL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
New Scotland Yard

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
02
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Defence

Identifier

Legal Name
Mayors Office for Police and Crime on behalf of Counter Terrorism Police
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Emma Rice

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · LONDON · UKI32 · SW1A2JL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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