Planning

Drones Liability Insurance for 2025-28

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime has announced a planned procurement for a "Drones Liability Insurance for 2025-28". This tender aims to secure a liability insurance contract covering the Metropolitan Police Service's usage of drones. Classified under the financial and insurance services industry category, this opportunity is connected to public authority central government operations based in London, UK. The contract period is anticipated to start on 30th September 2028. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with more communication expected by 1st June 2025, indicating a well-structured timeline for future engagement.

This procurement presents an intriguing growth opportunity for insurance providers experienced in offering liability coverage for high-risk technology sectors like drone operations. Businesses with a track record of working with government agencies or those specialising in comprehensive risk management services would find themselves well-suited to compete. Given the central government's backing and the strategic nature of the Metropolitan Police Service's insurance needs, this project may pave the way for sustained engagements and brand positioning within the public sector insurance domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drones Liability Insurance for 2025-28

Notice Description

<p>The provision of a liability insurance contract which covers the MPS's use of drones</p>

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025667-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2028 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Laura Hurst
Contact Email
laura.hurst2@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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