---
title: "MOU for TESTA Network Service 2025-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a48b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# MOU for TESTA Network Service 2025-2028

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a48b

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime is in the planning stages for a contracting process titled "MOU for TESTA Network Service 2025-2028". This procurement, conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service, involves a subscription to the TESTA data communication network service to support secure data exchanges between the UK, EU, EFTA, and acceding countries, under legal provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. Scheduled to commence on 31st July 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028, this service contract is anticipated to have a substantial financial value, with the gross contract amounting to £318,000. Further communication is expected by the deadline of 30th June 2026 within the London region, classified under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting and software development. The project spans a period which implies substantial engagement, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially entities capable of facilitating secure communication networks. Companies with expertise in government digital services and data integration would be particularly well-suited, potentially opening pathways to collaborate on international and inter-governmental data exchange projects.

## Notice

This procurement is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) who are the Contracting Authority as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. Subscription to access the TESTA data communication network service operated by the European Commission (as part of the Prum Decision), and used to securely exchange data between the UK, EU, EFTA and Acceding Countries. The membership of UK police forces is managed by the Government Digital Service. Work is currently underway on an agreement to facilitate services and payments between government agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049115-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| 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 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 15:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049115-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049115-2026
  26th May 2026 - 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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