---
title: "Provision of OSINT Screening for the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce87"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Provision of OSINT Screening for the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce87

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, in tandem with BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, entails the provision of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) screening capabilities for the Metropolitan Police Service. The tender, titled "Provision of OSINT Screening for the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the location specified as London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the latest milestone concerning the contract scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026, running for three years, plus two optional extensions of 12 months each. This was a selective procurement method, conducted under a framework agreement, with NEOTAS LIMITED emerging as the supplier.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering advanced OSINT tools and capabilities. Medium enterprises, especially those with a proven track record in developing and providing software solutions for governmental or security services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. As the contract emphasises comprehensive and automated analysis of open-source data, companies with a focus on intelligence and data analysis software can leverage their expertise to grow their footprint within the public sector, specifically in enhancing crime prevention and security measures for law enforcement agencies.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial (Tendering Authority) on behalf of The Metropolitan Police Service (Contracting Authority) (together the Authorities) issued a Further Competition to award a Call-Off Contract for the Provision of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Social Media Screening Capabilities. This Further Competition was conducted under the Open-source Intelligence (OSINT) Software for social media screening Framework Reference BLC0288. The Metropolitan Police Service are looking to purchase Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) software to conduct open source checks. The Open Source Analysis will need to conduct comprehensive and automated open-source searching for adverse activity over any time frame retained by the source, using identifying application information provided by users. The requirement has been divided into three phases: Phase 1.1 - MPS Professionalism Phase 1.2 - Counter Terrorism Policing Head Quarters Phase 2 - MPS Firearms Licencing Phase 3 - MPS Intelligence Implementation of phases and the associated volumes will be confirmed during the contract period. Phases 2 and 3 are not guaranteed. The Contract Term will be for a period of 3 years with two x 12 months optional extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068101-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,761,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEOTAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068101-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068101-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
- https://neotas.com
- https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-058739
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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