Planning

MPS Connectivity Framework

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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26 May 2026 at 15:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is the buying organisation for a procurement titled "MPS Connectivity Framework," which falls under the industry category of IT services in consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 31st December 2026 to 1st January 2031. Located in London, the relevant notice was published on 26th May 2026, with a future notice planned for 31st July 2026. The procurement is set to provide a standardised commercial mechanism ensuring timely acquisition of connectivity services to support operational continuity across the Metropolitan Police Service.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in consulting, software development, and Internet support. With a total contract value of 36 million GBP, it is well-suited for firms capable of delivering large-scale connectivity solutions. The framework aims to consolidate contractual arrangements, creating avenues for firms with robust supply capacities to expand their footprint within the public sector, specifically in central government engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MPS Connectivity Framework

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. <div> The framework will provide a compliant, flexible commercial mechanism to enable timely procurement of connectivity services, standardise contractual arrangements, and support operational continuity across the organisation. </div>

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049141-2026
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
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 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2031 4-5 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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