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Provision of Social Media licences and support

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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19 Jul 2026 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime conducted a public procurement process for the provision of social media licences and support, classified under the IT services industry (CPV code 72000000). The procurement, situated in the UK, specifically in the London region (UKI), has moved through to the Award stage. The procurement method used was limited, meaning it proceeded without a prior public call for competition. This contract, awarded on 26 June 2026 to Softcat plc through the Health Trust Europe Framework, is active for a period of 25 months with a contract value of £133,252.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology and social media solutions. Companies with strengths in consulting, software development, and internet and support services could find similar tenders beneficial for business growth. Organisations that have the capability to engage in direct award processes or have established relationships within the Health Trust Europe Framework would be well-placed to pursue similar contracts. Larger enterprises like Softcat plc, which operate within the specified industry category, can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings to public sector buyers like the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Social Media licences and support

Notice Description

Social Media licences and support

Procurement Information

Direct award to Softcat plc via the Health Trust Europe Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068027-2026
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
£133,252 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 1ZE
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Victoria
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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