Protect and Prepare Capability (Role Player)

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime

Published: Jun 5, 2026

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the security and defense sector, with a focus on Police. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.6 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the security and defense sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 053569-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has issued 90 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 29 currently open and 49 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,608,000 - £1,608,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 053569-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 25 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.