Direct Entry Recruitment

Location

South East England: 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.

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

CPV Codes

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

Other Information

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