Planning

ProtectUK Progressive Web Application

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Jan 2026 at 10:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Dec 2025 at 16:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime involves the construction of a Progressive Web Application (PWA) for their current ProtectUK website, with a focus on redesign and technical upgrades. The procurement pertains to IT services within the industry category, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The primary location for the service delivery is the United Kingdom. As of now, the process is in the planning stage, with significant forthcoming dates including the scheduled milestone for market engagement due by 23rd January 2026, and a future notice date projected for 6th April 2026. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 31st May 2029, with potential for renewal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in PWA development and web redesign. It is an excellent chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or organisations classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, given the suitability criteria allowing for a diverse range of contributors. Engaging in this project could enable businesses to showcase their technical capabilities in a high-profile contract and expand their influence within the public sector, opening doors to future contracts and collaborations with central governmental authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ProtectUK Progressive Web Application

Notice Description

This procurement is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) who are the Contracting Authority as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this RFI is to conduct initial market engagement in relation to a potential future procurement for a technical upgrade of the current ProtectUK website to a Progressive Web Application (PWA) including a redesign.

Planning Information

https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002160-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Maya McCarthy
Contact Email
maya.mccarthy@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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