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01 Jul 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Cloud Software E-Discovery" was conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service, based in London, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender is IT services, covering consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement process stage is at the award phase as of 1st July 2026, with the contract being awarded to SOFTCAT PLC for a total value of £12,577,000. The procurement method used was limited, with the award procedure conducted without prior publication of a competitive call. The services are intended for various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This process complies with the rules established under a design contest framework, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those equipped to deliver cloud-based software solutions for e-discovery. Large-scale businesses like SOFTCAT PLC, which have a proven track record in delivering comprehensive IT solutions, were deemed suitable to compete in this procurement process due to their capacity to offer the required services efficiently. The contract's focus on cloud-based services presents expanded opportunities for growth in a sector marked by rapid technological advancement and demand for innovative e-discovery solutions. Other similar-sized IT service providers looking to expand their public sector footprint and specialise in sophisticated software development and support could find similar future procurement opportunities promising.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cloud Software E-Discovery

Notice Description

Cloud Software E-Discovery Solution

Procurement Information

Compliant route to market via the H.T.E Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c148
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061731-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,577,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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