---
title: "Provision Character Enquiry Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05209c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05209c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2025-07-15"
---

# Provision Character Enquiry Service

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05209c

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## Summary

The procurement process currently in the planning stage is led by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime, concerning the "Provision Character Enquiry Service". This process falls under the IT software package category, with a focus on goods procurement. The prospective service is planned to commence from 30th July 2027, continuing until 31st July 2032, with key future notice date highlighted for 31st August 2026. Located in London, UK, this procurement initiative, valued at £3,360,000 gross with a net budget of £2,800,000, aligns with central government efforts to improve character enquiry services by 2027.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in IT software solutions. Businesses that have expertise in developing comprehensive digital platforms and possess a solid understanding of public authority requirements are well-positioned to compete. With ample preparation time, firms can leverage this tender to enter or expand their presence in the public sector, providing innovative software solutions to enhance policing operations within the United Kingdom. Moreover, given the considerable contract period, successful bidders can anticipate stable and extended collaboration with the Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime.

## Notice

Replacement Character Enquiry Services 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040277-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 20:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040277-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 09:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025722-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040277-2025
  15th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025722-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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