Planning

Vetting Social Media Monitoring OSINT

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Vetting Social Media Monitoring OSINT" is being conducted by The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, a central government public authority based in London, UK. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 27th October 2025 to 31st January 2030. The procurement pertains to the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, under the main procurement category of goods. Interested parties should note the future notice date on 13th July 2025, which might give further details on the tendering process.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in communication and telecommunication sectors, particularly those experienced in social media monitoring technologies. Companies that specialise in providing Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) solutions could leverage this opportunity to secure a substantial contract valued at a gross amount of £9,600,000 GBP. The procurement method and process type imply an organised and competitive bidding environment, encouraging participation from businesses capable of offering robust and innovative monitoring solutions.

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Notice Title

Vetting Social Media Monitoring OSINT

Notice Description

<p>Social Media monitoring - Vetting</p>

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052086
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025700-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
13 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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