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ECINS- Information Sharing Platform

SUSSEX POLICE

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17 Jun 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the Sussex Police as the contracting authority for the project titled "ECINS- Information Sharing Platform." The procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services, with the location in the South East of the United Kingdom. The process is in the award stage, confirmed on 17th June 2025, following the contract award active from 1st June 2025 until 31st May 2028. The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, offering it to Empowering Communities AU Limited after identifying them as the suitable supplier via G Cloud 14. The tender's originally publicised value was approximately £288,747, and the procurement was deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in information technology services with a focus on secure information sharing platforms. Businesses that can efficiently cater to projects aimed at enhancing public safety and community policing, especially in collaboration with governmental agencies like Surrey County Council, would find potential growth in participating in similar procurement opportunities. Empowering Communities AU Limited, a supplier demonstrating capabilities suitable for an SME, exemplifies the type of enterprise that can capitalise on such contracts to expand their portfolio and gain substantial experience within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ECINS- Information Sharing Platform

Notice Description

Information sharing platform used by the Force and a wide range of partners including Surrey County Council, district and borough councils, to securely share information regarding at risk children and adults and provide a mechanism for ASB case reviews. A direct award was utilised following a shortlist of requirements through G Cloud 14 identifying a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e7ef538-017a-4f46-ab24-0e8452cae357
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a4cb99-75ec-448c-a08d-5849fe0c6b5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,747 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£288,747 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUSSEX POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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