Tender

Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player)

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player)" contract is being managed by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, with expertise from the Metropolitan Police Service. This active tender falls under the services category and aims to engage roles related to live trials involving role-players, catering, and logistics to support the National Counter Terrorism Security Office's project in the UK. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a submission deadline of 30th June 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 19th June 2026. The contract, valued grossly at £1,929,600, is set for commencement on 21st August 2026 and may extend until 20th August 2029 if renewal options are exercised. The evaluation criteria hinge on quality, price, and social value.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in services such as catering, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment who can support complex live trials. Companies with experience in logistics, filming, or any associated support roles would find this contract suitable due to the diverse services required, creating avenues for potential business growth. The emphasis on quality and social value in the evaluation criteria suggests that businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-value, community-focused services could excel in this competitive scenario. The opportunity to renew further enhances potential long-term business partnerships with a leading public authority.

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Notice Title

Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player)

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. This Invitation to Tender has been issued by MOPAC who are seeking to award a Contract to provide role-players and associated services in support of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office's Protect and Prepare Capability Testing project. The requirement is for an organisation to supply role-players, catering, transportation, accommodation, filming and general logistics to support live trials set to take place in September and October 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract Term shall be for a period of one (1) year from the Contract Commencement with a unilateral option of the Authority to extend for a further period of two (2) years with a break clause between these extension periods. The total Contract Term shall be for three (3) years' operating as a 1+1+1 Term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054334-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

55100000 - Hotel services

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92300000 - Entertainment services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,608,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,608,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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