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Digital Asset Management Solution

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service, a public body governed by law in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a "Digital Asset Management Solution." This contracting process falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a CPV classification of 72000000. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights, routed via G-Cloud 14. The initial tender was issued to address region UKI, with the procurement stage currently marked as complete. A key milestone in the procurement process was the contract's activation on 30th June 2026, valued at £10,812,672, awarded to BOX.COM (UK) LTD, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly for those capable of delivering comprehensive digital management solutions. Such businesses with expertise in intellectual property rights and exclusive IT solutions are well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities. The procurement strategy, focused on direct awarding without a competitive call for offers, indicates the importance of establishing solid pre-existing capabilities and credentials in a niche market. Suppliers aiming for partnerships with public safety and law enforcement agencies might find potential to expand their business by meeting specialised sourcing needs similar to these, thus positioning themselves effectively for future public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Asset Management Solution

Notice Description

Digital Asset Management Solution DAMS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital Asset Management Solution DAMS

Options: 1 x 12 Months

Procurement Information

Compliant route to market via G-Cloud 14.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d647
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071633-2026
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
£10,812,672 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOX.COM (UK

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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