Planning

Physical Forensics Project 2026-2035

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 20:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, as managed by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime based in London, involves the Physical Forensics Project for the period 2026-2035. This contract is intended to replace the current MPS Physical Forensics Administration contract, highlighting developments in administrative services for business operations. Key stages of this planned procurement include a future notice date set for 3rd November 2025, with the overall contract valued at £170 million, reaching up to £204 million gross. The procurement is classified under the services category and is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period scheduled from 13th December 2026 to 13th December 2035.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in administrative services for business operations within the forensics industry. Companies that can leverage technology to enhance efficiency within the public authority sector may find this project highly suitable. Businesses possessing synergy with public authority operations and a strong track record of delivering large-scale service contracts will be well-placed to compete for this tender and contribute to the significant evolution of forensic administrative services within the policing framework of London. The project offers an extensive timeline and a substantial budget, facilitating long-term planning and investment in innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Physical Forensics Project 2026-2035

Notice Description

<p>New project to replace the MPS Physical Forensics Administration contract. New contract to run from 2026-2035 (estimated). </p>

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040290-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
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
Chris Lilley
Contact Email
christopher.lilley@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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