---
title: "Provision Character Enquiry Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a4ef"
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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"
---

# Provision Character Enquiry Service

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a4ef

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, located in London, is overseeing a public procurement process for the "Provision Character Enquiry Service." This procurement, conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service, is in the planning stage as of 26 May 2026, with a future notice expected by 30 September 2026. The contract period is planned to start on 30 July 2027 and end on 31 July 2032. Categorised under IT software packages, the procurement falls within the 'goods' industry category. With a total estimated gross value of £3,360,000, this central government public authority tender seeks to replace the existing Character Enquiry Services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT software providers looking to expand into public sector contracts. Companies well-equipped with expertise in IT software solutions, particularly those capable of handling character enquiry services, would be ideal candidates to compete for this tender. The project’s substantial budget presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to secure long-term collaboration with the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, fostering further business growth and potential future engagements in the public sector.

## 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. 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/049226-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 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 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 16:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049226-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049226-2026
  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

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