Planning

Forensic IT Device Support (from 2027)

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Forensic IT Device Support (from 2027)" is managed by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime, facilitated by the Metropolitan Police Service. The project falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process is currently in the planning stage and is identified as a tender initiation type. Notable dates include the future notice date of 31st October 2026, with the procurement contract period starting on 29th January 2027 and concluding on 16th September 2030. This procurement is regulated under the legal framework detailed in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023, demonstrating its compliance and importance. The procurement location is centred in London, United Kingdom, with a total gross value of £3,360,000 in GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic IT support and device maintenance to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly within policing and crime. Companies with expertise in IT services, alongside the capability to deliver consulting and support, will find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings. The substantial contract value provides a solid growth platform potentially boosting revenue streams for the successful bidder. This tender is ideal for businesses that have established experience in handling government contracts and can offer robust IT support solutions meeting the needs of public authority clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic IT Device Support (from 2027)

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. Reprocurement of device support services for forensic IT devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a48c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049116-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
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
31 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2027 - 16 Sep 2030 3-4 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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