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title: "OSINT Social Media for Vetting and Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a501"
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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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# OSINT Social Media for Vetting and Licensing

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a501

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is planning a procurement process, titled "OSINT Social Media for Vetting and Licensing", under the directive of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). This procurement is categorised under IT software package and targets the acquisition of goods. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 28 May 2026. The contract period is expected to commence from 29 August 2026 and end on 30 May 2031. The procurement, valued at £800,000, will take place within the United Kingdom, specifically from their office located at 169 Union Street, London, SE1 0LL. The legal basis for this procurement is grounded in the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those with expertise in open source intelligence (OSINT) and social media applications. Companies well-suited to participate in this bidding process would likely have a strong track record in supplying governmental and public sector organisations. This procurement initiative provides a significant opportunity for growth within the public sector market, potentially strengthening long-term business relationships with central government authorities. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure readiness to engage with the process by the notice date to optimise their chances of securing 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. OSINT Social Media for Vetting and Licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049244-2026 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2026 - 30 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £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 16:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049244-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049244-2026
  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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