Planning

MOPAC: Independent Delivery Body for the Community Scrutiny Transformation Programme

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 13:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is embarking on the Community Scrutiny Transformation Programme (CSTP) in London, aiming to commission an Independent Body to enhance community oversight of the Metropolitan Police. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 8th May 2026. Discussions will take place by inviting stakeholders for input, as they explain the procurement process and prospective timelines. The initiative targets sectors including community services, volunteer management, and policing, to foster improved community scrutiny. Originating from a public authority within sub-central government, this procurement seeks to bring transformative benefits to police transparency across the London region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in community service administration, volunteer coordination, and civic engagement to contribute to a high-impact project that strengthens public accountability of police operations. With a contract value of £1.8 million, the procurement favours organisations skilled in volunteer management, data analysis, and civic engagement. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting the tender’s suitability for diverse business sizes. The contract will span from November 2026 to October 2028, with potential extensions, making it an appealing long-term engagement for entities focused on social improvement and local community development. The involvement in the programme will provide platform and partnerships to tackle rewarding challenges in community scrutiny and policing advocacy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOPAC: Independent Delivery Body for the Community Scrutiny Transformation Programme

Notice Description

Please note that due to a system error we are unable to update the previous PME notice for this opportunity (2026/S 000-021780). Procurement for an Independent Delivery Body for the Community Scrutiny Transformation Programme in London. The model of Community Scrutiny of the Metropolitan Police and the proposed structure of set-piece tasks and meetings is largely volunteer-based. Hence, the main role of the Community Scrutiny Independent Delivery Body (CSIDB) will be volunteer co-ordination and management. This includes some volunteer recruitment; providing coordinated support and resources to empower local volunteers to deliver consistent, high-quality scrutiny within the proposed structural framework; and the collating and reporting on outcomes.

Planning Information

Join our Market Engagement event to help shape the transformation of London's community scrutiny of the police before tender launch. MOPAC is preparing to commission a London-wide Independent Body to deliver a new model of community scrutiny of the Metropolitan Police in London as part of the Community Scrutiny Transformation Programme (CSTP). CSTP aims to strengthen and standardise community scrutiny of police powers across London. The Independent Body will support community volunteer Scrutineers, panel chairs and MPS officers to carry out improved and consistent scrutiny of police powers. The required skillset includes volunteer management, relationship building, data analysis and presentation, administration of set piece panel meetings across London, training and development, and responsibility for building and presenting the narrative of improved community scrutiny of the police to Londoners. Ahead of formal tender publication, we are holding two market engagement events to: Share an overview of the proposed model Outline the scope of the opportunity Explain the procurement process and anticipated timelines Hear and learn from stakeholders as we refine the specification These sessions are open to organisations and individuals working in the following areas: communities, capacity building, civic society, volunteer management, local development, crime and policing, training providers and partners who may be interested in understanding or contributing to this work. This is an exciting, unprecedented opportunity to hear about these transformative plans that we hope will positively impact trust and confidence in the police in London. Ample networking time will be built into the agenda as we look to help you build the partnerships that can deliver this challenging and rewarding project. Register via link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-scrutiny-transformation-programme-market-engagement-tickets-1987671587224?aff=oddtdtcreator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036669-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 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
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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