Published date: 30 November 2022
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Research and development consultancy services - 73200000
Design and execution of research and development - 73300000
Research and Development services on security and defence materials - 73400000
Civil defence services - 75222000
Public security services - 75241000
Public law and order services - 75242000
Business and management consultancy services - 79410000
Management-related services - 79420000
Crisis management services - 79430000
Security services - 79710000
Safety education services - 80330000
Special education services - 80340000
Adult and other education services - 80400000
Specialist training services - 80510000
Training facilities - 80520000
Vocational training services - 80530000
Environmental training services - 80540000
Safety training services - 80550000
Personal development training services - 80570000
Training and simulation in security equipment - 80610000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Procurement reference
Competent Person in the Workplace Scheme
Published date
30 November 2022
Closing date
9 January 2023
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
As part of the Competent Persons Scheme (CPS), the Competent Person in the Workplace (CPIW) qualification will award successful students who complete the course and assessments with a Level 3 qualification stating that they have been educated and informed on the subject of counter-terrorism threat mitigation in order to meet the recommendations of the Manchester Arena Inquiry (MAI) and the Publicly Accessible Locations (PALs) programme.
Following a change in the threat landscape and a need to adopt a lessons-learnt approach from previous attacks and inquests, a multi-layered, lily pad delivery framework was created as part of government's new approach to protecting publicly accessible locations (PALs). This 'PALS Programme' seeks to pilot new approaches to engage with Sites, Groups, Zones and Sectors.
The CPS forms a pivotal part of the Sites aspect by seeking to upskill and professionalise those working to provide counter terrorism protective security advice and guidance.
Following initial exploration and engagement with Ofqual and Homeland Security Group (HSG), the PALs' future operating model (FOM) envisages National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) working alongside an Ofqual-recognised awarding body to create an accredited course that adheres to the standards set by Ofqual. The qualification would be internationally recognised and would be delivered by a series of approved private sector training providers who have met Ofqual's requirements and, as such, are quality assured by Ofqual-implemented mechanisms as part of their accreditation as an awarding body. This model enables several approved training providers to deliver the course simultaneously, thereby assisting in managing potential demand. The use of Ofqual-approved training providers will also provide an element of quality assurance of the suitability of course trainers.
Further information can be found in the high level SoR document attached to this notice. There is also a document to register your interest in this opportunity, either as a training provider or as a recipient of the training.
More information
Attachments
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- SoR Trainers.doc
- Technical specifications
- Drafted Statement of Requirements for training delivery partners looking to deliver the course to students.
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- RFI Response.docx
- Technical specifications
- Response document.
Additional text
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If this is an opportunity of interest to you and you are an Ofqual accredited awarding body, please get in touch via the email address listed on the attachments.
About the buyer
Contact name
John Powell
Address
2nd Floor, Kilburn Police Station,39 Salusbury Road, Queen's Park
LONDON
NW66LT
England
Telephone
020 7161 1550
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Closing date: 9 January 2023