---
title: "In-House Service Team (IHST)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a4ad"
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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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# In-House Service Team (IHST)

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a4ad

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "In-House Service Team (IHST)" is being managed by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service. This planned procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically focusing on radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. Located in London, at the office on 169 Union Street, the project is currently in the planning stage. The start date for the contract period is slated for 23rd November 2026, with an end date on 1st January 2030. Interested businesses should note a future notice date set for 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in communication and telecommunication equipment manufacturing and services. Given the scale and scope, companies with expertise in dev ops functions for in-house services would find this tender particularly appealing. The gross tender value amounts to £15.6 million, representing substantial growth potential. Businesses fitting within the Central Government’s public authority framework with the capacity to deliver high-quality goods and services, as detailed in the procurement, would be well-suited to consider competing for this contract.

## 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. Provision of in-house service team for dev ops function

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049149-2026 |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2026 - 1 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 15:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049149-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049149-2026
  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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