Planning

Supply of Published Books

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, is at the planning stage for the "Supply of Published Books" contract. This procurement falls under the goods category and covers the supply of published books to the Metropolitan Police Service, acting on behalf of the Mayor's Office. The location for the execution of this contract is London, UK, with a planned contract period from 31st July 2027 to 13th June 2030. Key dates include a future notice slated for 1st January 2027. The total estimated contract value is £60,000, and it is governed by the Procurement Act 2023 under UK legislation. The procurement process is being methodically planned in compliance with central government public authority procurement protocols.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the publishing and distribution of books. Companies specialising in instructional manuals and educational publications with robust logistical capabilities would find this contract suitable. The long contract period offers sufficient time for businesses to establish a stable partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service and contribute to their strategic information resources. The structured planning stage indicates a well-defined procurement approach, allowing interested suppliers to prepare compelling bids and potentially secure a pivotal role in the distribution of valuable educational materials to law enforcement professionals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Published Books

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 provision of Published Books within the Met 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a45f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049070-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22472000 - Instruction manuals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 13 Jun 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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