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Provision of OSINT Screening for the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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20 Jul 2026 at 09:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, in tandem with BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, entails the provision of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) screening capabilities for the Metropolitan Police Service. The tender, titled "Provision of OSINT Screening for the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the location specified as London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the latest milestone concerning the contract scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026, running for three years, plus two optional extensions of 12 months each. This was a selective procurement method, conducted under a framework agreement, with NEOTAS LIMITED emerging as the supplier.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering advanced OSINT tools and capabilities. Medium enterprises, especially those with a proven track record in developing and providing software solutions for governmental or security services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. As the contract emphasises comprehensive and automated analysis of open-source data, companies with a focus on intelligence and data analysis software can leverage their expertise to grow their footprint within the public sector, specifically in enhancing crime prevention and security measures for law enforcement agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of OSINT Screening for the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial (Tendering Authority) on behalf of The Metropolitan Police Service (Contracting Authority) (together the Authorities) issued a Further Competition to award a Call-Off Contract for the Provision of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Social Media Screening Capabilities. This Further Competition was conducted under the Open-source Intelligence (OSINT) Software for social media screening Framework Reference BLC0288. The Metropolitan Police Service are looking to purchase Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) software to conduct open source checks. The Open Source Analysis will need to conduct comprehensive and automated open-source searching for adverse activity over any time frame retained by the source, using identifying application information provided by users. The requirement has been divided into three phases: Phase 1.1 - MPS Professionalism Phase 1.2 - Counter Terrorism Policing Head Quarters Phase 2 - MPS Firearms Licencing Phase 3 - MPS Intelligence Implementation of phases and the associated volumes will be confirmed during the contract period. Phases 2 and 3 are not guaranteed. The Contract Term will be for a period of 3 years with two x 12 months optional extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,761,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEOTAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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