This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 20:15

PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 11:36

PlanningUpdate

16 Jul 2025 at 09:17

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 16:39

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 13:03

Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is currently in the tender stage for procuring reprographic services tailored to the needs of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). This contract demands secure and managed printing solutions for the efficient handling of court and evidential documents, vital for police operations. Located in London, the contractor must have robust facilities that adhere to security standards and provide solutions including printing, scanning, and copying capabilities, while staff must qualify for specific security clearances. This open procedure expects submissions by 19th August 2026, and the service is set to commence on 30th April 2027. The contract, valued at over GBP 3 million, spans three years with potential extensions up to four additional years. This opportunity is categorized under services within the public authority sub-central government industry and promotes electronic submissions in English.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering reliable reprographics and printing services, fostering growth through a long-term partnership with the public sector. Companies that possess secure and adaptable operational capabilities, alongside a proven track record in handling sensitive information, will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to tender, especially those demonstrating economic robustness and technical proficiency in similar high-stakes environments. This contract serves not only as a stable revenue source but also enhances market credibility and networking prospects within government sectors.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Reprographic Services

Notice Description

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) requires the provision of a secure managed reprographics and printing service for the production, copying, scanning and printing of court, evidential and other operational documentation. The service is critical to the delivery of police and criminal justice processes and will be required on a reactive basis to meet operational demand. The appointed supplier will be responsible for providing all equipment, consumables and associated resources necessary to deliver the service, including printing and copying equipment, paper, toner and other consumables. The service must be delivered from supplier-operated premises that meet the MPS's required security standards and are capable of handling sensitive and confidential information. Staff Personnel involved in the delivery of the service must hold, or be capable of obtaining, National Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 2 (NPPV2) and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) prior to the start of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Any other material changes to the scope of the contract may be agreed via the change control procedure.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with unilateral option to extend for further periods up to 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052043
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069384-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

79520000 - Reprographic services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,966,103 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,966,103 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-09-25

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Additional Buyers

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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