Award

PoliceNow

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

11 Mar 2026 at 09:26

ContractAmendment

10 Mar 2026 at 15:52

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 16:30

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 08:57

Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 14:22

Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "PoliceNow," is facilitated by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, located in London. This initiative, under the category of public authority-sub-central government, is centred on recruitment services and training facilities within the industry sector of services. The current stage is contract amendment, which follows the award of the contract, with updates on 11th and 10th March 2026 corresponding to additional recruitment needs. This process involves police direct recruitment and training services with an overarching legal basis outlined by UKPGA 2023/54 and is conducted through an open procedure. Significant events include the contract change notice published on 5th March 2026, and the anticipated contract end date on 31st October 2027, with a possible extension until 2028.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities for organisations specialising in recruitment and training services, particularly within the public sector and security fields. It offers growth potential for large-scale enterprises and VCSEs, who can contribute to enhancing police recruitment strategies and training programmes conducive to regional and diversity needs. Entities capable of delivering comprehensive recruitment services, training facilities, and materials while aligning with the College of Policing Guidelines are especially suited to compete. The procurement process, valued at several million GBP, highlights a demand for innovation in talent search and training methodologies, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses focusing on public sector service enhancements.

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Notice Title

PoliceNow

Notice Description

Provision of police direct recruitment and training services

Planning Information

Market Engagement Questionnaire was published for interested companies to complete.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021625-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80520000 - Training facilities

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,198,999 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,760,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Additional Buyers

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICE NOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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