Planning

Renewal of Text Redaction Tool

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 Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is conducting a public procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the renewal of a text redaction tool. This procurement, initiated under the Procurement Act 2023, is managed by the Metropolitan Police Service on behalf of MOPAC. The tender, identified with the ID 6452, falls under the IT software package industry category, specifically focusing on goods. It is located in London, United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £540,000 gross, with a net value of £450,000. The planned contract period is set to begin and end on 31st March 2027. A future notice is scheduled for 18th October 2026, which provides potential bidders with ample time to prepare their proposals. The primary contact for this procurement is Sven Beyrich, reachable via email at Sven.Beyrich2@met.police.uk.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, especially those experienced in developing or supplying redaction tools. Vendors who possess the capability to deliver robust, reliable text redaction software can leverage this opportunity to work with a central government authority. Given the current planning status, businesses have a strategic timeframe to tailor their solutions and ensure compliance with the procurement prerequisites. Engaging in such a project could pave the way for further collaborations with MOPAC and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Text Redaction Tool

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. Text redaction tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a502
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049245-2026
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
£450,000 £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
18 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2027 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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