--- title: "Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af3e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player) Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af3e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player)" contract is being managed by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, with expertise from the Metropolitan Police Service. This active tender falls under the services category and aims to engage roles related to live trials involving role-players, catering, and logistics to support the National Counter Terrorism Security Office's project in the UK. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a submission deadline of 30th June 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 19th June 2026. The contract, valued grossly at £1,929,600, is set for commencement on 21st August 2026 and may extend until 20th August 2029 if renewal options are exercised. The evaluation criteria hinge on quality, price, and social value. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in services such as catering, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment who can support complex live trials. Companies with experience in logistics, filming, or any associated support roles would find this contract suitable due to the diverse services required, creating avenues for potential business growth. The emphasis on quality and social value in the evaluation criteria suggests that businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-value, community-focused services could excel in this competitive scenario. The opportunity to renew further enhances potential long-term business partnerships with a leading public authority. ## 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. This Invitation to Tender has been issued by MOPAC who are seeking to award a Contract to provide role-players and associated services in support of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office's Protect and Prepare Capability Testing project. The requirement is for an organisation to supply role-players, catering, transportation, accommodation, filming and general logistics to support live trials set to take place in September and October 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Contract Term shall be for a period of one (1) year from the Contract Commencement with a unilateral option of the Authority to extend for a further period of two (2) years with a break clause between these extension periods. The total Contract Term shall be for three (3) years' operating as a 1+1+1 Term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054334-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,608,000 | | Lots value | £1,608,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus - 55100000 - Hotel services - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55400000 - Beverage-serving services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92300000 - Entertainment services - 98390000 - Other services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 13:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054334-2026 - 5 Jun 2026 at 19:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053569-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054334-2026 9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053569-2026 5th June 2026 - Tender 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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