Planning

MPS Command and Control 'Run' Service Support

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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PlanningUpdate

11 Feb 2026 at 09:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 09:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "MPS Command and Control 'Run' Service Support," which is designed to aid the Metropolitan Police Service with live operations support services. The procurement falls under the industry categories of system and support services and software-related services. It is intended for deployment across regions within the United Kingdom, including London and several others. Pre-registration for preliminary market engagement (PME) is open until 13th February, with full documentation available on the same day. Responses to the PME are due by 12 noon on Thursday 5th March 2026. This tender involves substantial financial investment, with an estimated gross amount of £120,000,000 and a net amount of £100,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in cloud solutions, command and control systems, and hybrid cloud deployments. Businesses that provide services in system support and software development, especially those familiar with Frequentis, Hexagon, and Microsoft technologies, would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method encourages interested suppliers to engage via the Coupa registration process, paving the way for potential long-term collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service. Companies able to meet security and confidentiality requirements, such as completing the necessary non-disclosure agreements, will find a conducive environment for business growth and the chance to contribute to critical police infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MPS Command and Control 'Run' Service Support

Notice Description

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), Opportunity for Command-and-Control Live Operations Run Support Services. Command and Control is a hybrid Cloud solution, where On Premise elements are deployed across 2 x MPS-owned data centres and where Cloud hosting is UK Azure. Key Solution are provided by Frequentis (lifeX), Hexagon (OnCall, OnCall Planning and Response, OnCall Mobile Responder) and Microsoft (PowerBI).

Planning Information

Pre-registration for the initial PME for this opportunity is open until Friday 13th February. Full documentation available from Friday 13th February and will close for responses at 12 noon on Thursday 5th March. A completed NDA is required to access the full PME documents. To register as a prospective Supplier to the MPS complete the Coupa Registration here: https://supplier.coupahost.com/sessions/new?page=signup Registered suppliers can access the NDA and PME event here: https://identity-prd0-eu10002.io.coupahost.com/realms/e979a2a2-25bf-4333-b4ec-be2de65cd0c3/protocol/openid-connect/auth?kc_idp_hint=VkkJDnIcdluT99ozyAwYp9eEaILKxKm6&client_id=metpolice.coupahost.com&redirect_uri=https://metpolice.coupahost.com/sessions/oauth_callback&response_type=code&scope=profile (event ID: 2576) Additional information can be obtained from the above address.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012206-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 1 Jan 2038 Over 5 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
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ben.gardiner@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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