---
title: "Renewal of Text Redaction Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a502"
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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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# Renewal of Text Redaction Tool

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a502

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is conducting a public procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the renewal of a text redaction tool. This procurement, initiated under the Procurement Act 2023, is managed by the Metropolitan Police Service on behalf of MOPAC. The tender, identified with the ID 6452, falls under the IT software package industry category, specifically focusing on goods. It is located in London, United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £540,000 gross, with a net value of £450,000. The planned contract period is set to begin and end on 31st March 2027. A future notice is scheduled for 18th October 2026, which provides potential bidders with ample time to prepare their proposals. The primary contact for this procurement is Sven Beyrich, reachable via email at Sven.Beyrich2@met.police.uk.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, especially those experienced in developing or supplying redaction tools. Vendors who possess the capability to deliver robust, reliable text redaction software can leverage this opportunity to work with a central government authority. Given the current planning status, businesses have a strategic timeframe to tailor their solutions and ensure compliance with the procurement prerequisites. Engaging in such a project could pave the way for further collaborations with MOPAC and expand their portfolio within 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. Text redaction tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049245-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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/049245-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049245-2026
  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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