Planning

NaCTSO - Op Theraean

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 22:02

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 20:54

Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "NaCTSO - Op Theraean," aimed at enhancing their training services. This public authority in London, United Kingdom, plans a three-year contract divided into two lots: the provision of roleplayers and associated services, and behavioural analysis services. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £2,400,000, is anticipated to begin on 30th March 2029. A planned procurement notice was updated on 15th July 2025, with a communication concerning a future notice date set for 30th September 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is governed by the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in training services, role-playing, behavioural analysis, and those providing equipment and catering support. Companies in the realm of training and development, particularly those with expertise in realistic scenario enactment and psychological analysis, could leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence within the public sector. Competitive bids from firms already serving similar public authority contracts or those capable of delivering innovative services that align with the objectives of law enforcement agencies would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging with this tender could help businesses accelerate their growth and diversify their portfolio in the highly competitive government contracting market.

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Notice Title

NaCTSO - Op Theraean

Notice Description

<p>3 year contract (1+1+1). Market engagement to commence once funding is approved (currently in business case stage). Requirement likely to be split into two lots:</p> <p>Lot 1: Provision of roleplayers and associated services (equipment and catering)</p> <p>Lot 2: Behavioural analysis services</p> <p>Lot 2 supplier will be employed to analyse the behaviour of the roleplayers</p>

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040335-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2029 30 days
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
John Powell
Contact Email
john.powell@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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