--- title: "Metropolitan Police Service Value Added Reseller Framework (Pre-Qualification Access Event)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673a0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Metropolitan Police Service Value Added Reseller Framework (Pre-Qualification Access Event) Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673a0.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service, based in London, has initiated a procurement for a Value Added Reseller (VAR) Framework aimed at enhancing technology hardware, software, and associated services throughout the organisation. This competitive flexible procedure involves multiple stages including qualification, tendering, and final supplier selection, with important deadlines such as the expression of interest by 30 April 2026 and service commencement anticipated for 1 December 2026. The procurement, valued at £210 million, is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and technological advancement within the policing function, falling under the services industry category. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technology hardware, software development, and IT services to expand their reach within the public sector. With a framework designed to appoint two suppliers, this opens pathways for businesses that can demonstrate scalability and innovative solutions tailored to the demands of the Metropolitan Police Service. Particularly, enterprises proficient in consulting, internet support, and the provision of comprehensive IT solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, potentially fostering sustainable growth through long-term partnerships with a key authoritative body. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Coupa portal, emphasising digital agility and responsiveness from prospective bidders. ## Notice The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is procuring a Value Added Reseller (VAR) Framework to support the supply of technology hardware, software and associated services across the organisation. The Framework will appoint two Suppliers who will be responsible for delivering the goods, services and (where required) minor works needed to maintain operational readiness and meet the Authority's technology requirements. 1. Goods Suppliers will be required to provide the full range of technology hardware and software commonly used by the MPS and Specialist Policing Function. 2. Services Suppliers must deliver Core Services under the Framework as set out in the statement of requirements. 3. Amount / Volume Exact volumes will vary over the life of the Framework and will be confirmed at Call-Off stage. Suppliers must be able to scale supply in line with MPS demand and maintain continuity of supply throughout the Framework. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: This framework allows for two (2) x twelve (12) month extension periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027267-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000,000 | | Lots value | £210,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 44316400 - Hardware - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 12:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027267-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 10:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027213-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027267-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027213-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://supplier.coupahost.com/ - https://supplier.coupahost.com/ResponsesmustbesubmittedthroughtheCoupaportal.ForanytechnicalissueswithCoupa,pleasesendamessagetothecontactemailonthisnotice. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024773-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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