FOI 104/25 Procurement Framework
Enquiry Reference: FOI: 104-25
I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.
- Please can you provide your standard procurement obligations specifically of policy and procedure required to meet the obligations of Cleveland Police procurement framework.
The standard procurement obligations specifically of policy and procedure are:
- Externally – Public and Contracts Regulations 2015
- Internally – Corporate Governance Framework
The obligations on procurement are:
- To ensure transparency, fairness, and equal treatment of suppliers.
- Use compliant procurement procedures (e.g., open or restricted).
- To deliver value for money and support social value (e.g., environmental and community benefits).
- To encourage competition, including access for SMEs.
- To prevent fraud, conflicts of interest, and unethical practices.
- To maintain audit trails and accountability.
- To publish contracts and procurement details
- To comply with Modern Slavery Act 2015 and
- To support sustainability goals like net-zero emissions.
- Additionally, please provide the details of how the tender for Rapid Secure Limited was awarded and any agreements between them and the force.
The Rapid Secure Limited tender was awarded via a direct award from the PCR 2015 compliant Metropolitan Police Framework Agreement for the purchase of Emergency Boarding-Up Services (contract reference: 1243b).
The details are:
- Start Date: 01/07/2024.
- End Date: 30/06/2027
- Extension Term: 12 months
- Term: 3+1
- Estimated Contract Value: £200,000
Having made enquiries within the Force above is all the information we hold.
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Yours sincerely
Information Rights Decision Maker