Planning

Machine Translation Tool Corporate

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 16:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buyer for this procurement is The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, which is seeking to acquire a machine translation tool for corporate use. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically IT software packages. It is currently in the Planning stage and part of a broader initiative conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service. The process began with the publication of a planned procurement notice on 26th May 2026, aimed at securing a solution following a one-year pilot. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £576,000, is planned to start on 31st December 2026 and end on 1st September 2030. Stakeholders should be prepared for a future notice date set for 21st June 2026 to stay informed about subsequent stages.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT software and translation industries, particularly those specialising in machine translation solutions. Companies that can provide innovative, efficient, and scalable software to support law enforcement agencies will have a competitive edge. Engaging in this procurement could enhance market presence and establish valuable partnerships with the public sector, especially the central government authorities. Additionally, businesses with experience in fulfilling government contracts could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and increase revenue from public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Machine Translation Tool Corporate

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. MT corporate solution following 1 year pilot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049242-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
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
21 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 1 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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