Planning

ICT Support for Forensic Databases 2026+

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 21:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime, a central government public authority based in London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ICT Support for Forensic Databases 2026+". This endeavour falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services that include consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender is valued at a gross amount of £2,100,000, with a contract period set from 28th February 2026 to 30th June 2029. The procurement notice was most recently updated on 15th July 2025, and further communication regarding the tender will be released by 30th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in supporting and maintaining forensic databases and LIMS software programmes. Companies with expertise in these areas and a robust track record in delivering high-quality IT support can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a partnership with a central government authority. The scale and duration of the contract suggest substantial potential for business growth and sustainability. Firms able to provide innovative solutions and reliable service delivery could have a strong chance of securing this valuable contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT Support for Forensic Databases 2026+

Notice Description

<p>Support and maintenance services relating to the forensic databases and LIMS software program(s).</p>

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040306-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £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
28 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
Hayley Peacock
Contact Email
hayley.peacock2@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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