Planning

Audio Visual Multi-Media (AVMM) redaction technologies

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 14:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Audio Visual Multi-Media (AVMM) redaction technologies." This procurement focuses on gathering market information related to AVMM redaction tools and solutions, aimed at improving efficiency for police forces in England and Wales. Classified under the 'Police equipment' category, it represents a central government public authority effort. Located in London, the procurement process initiated with a Request for Information (RFI) that closes on 12th March 2026, and the contract period is planned to start on 3rd May 2027 and end on 2nd May 2029. Interested suppliers can engage through a written exercise managed via Jaggaer, with the aim of evaluating such redaction technologies.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in AVMM technology development, particularly those offering robust police equipment solutions. It invites companies to share technical specifications, integration capabilities, and pricing models, which could lead to business growth through collaboration with UK police forces. Companies with strong research and development capabilities in AVMM redaction features, either integrated or API-based, would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this procurement, tech firms can align their offerings to meet public sector demands, potentially expanding their market presence and influencing future procurement activities across central government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio Visual Multi-Media (AVMM) redaction technologies

Notice Description

The Home Office is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather updated market intelligence on Audio Visual Multi-Media (AVMM) redaction technologies, to inform decision-making by the Home Office and police forces on making AVMM redaction capability more efficient and saving police time. Specifically, we aim to understand core product features, integration capabilities with existing systems, future development plans and timelines, and associated costs and pricing models. All insights will be shared with police forces across England and Wales to support informed decision-making.

Planning Information

The purpose of this RFI is to: • Help inform any future procurement activity undertaken by the Home Office and/or police forces. • Gather and share up‑to‑date market information on available AVMM redaction tools, including supplier offerings, technical specifications, and indicative pricing. • Identify DEMS/DAMS solutions that either include integrated AVMM redaction capabilities or can support them through add‑on tools or API‑based integrations. • Provide Home Office and police forces with consolidated information to support decision‑making and guide next steps in improving the efficiency of AVMM redaction capability. This is a Request for Information (written exercise) via Jaggaer which suppliers who express an interest will be invited to. Please email CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk to understand how to register on Jaggaer to be included in the RFI. The deadline for expressions of interest is COP 12th March.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06611e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019037-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 2 May 2029 2-3 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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