Planning

Test and Evaluation Driver Training

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Test and Evaluation Driver Training," falling under the industry category of special-purpose motor vehicles. This tender is facilitated by the Metropolitan Police Service and is set within London, UK. Key dates include the future notice date on 30th September 2026, with contract provisions scheduled to start on 31st December 2028. The procurement is being conducted as a tender process under legal guidance from the Procurement Act 2023, aimed at acquiring specialist engineering-focused driver development services. The estimated contract value is £49,999.99, highlighting the project's scope and scale.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in special-purpose vehicles and driver training services. Companies with expertise in engineering-focused driver development are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this procurement. Engaging with the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime through this process can lead to long-term partnerships and increased market visibility in the public sector. The structured procurement method signifies a commitment to acquiring top-tier services, providing a competitive edge for businesses that meet the specified criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test and Evaluation Driver Training

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. Provision of specialist engineering focused driver development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049138-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 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
30 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2028 - 31 Dec 2028 24 hours
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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