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JPS1732

SUSSEX POLICE

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02 Oct 2024 at 11:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Police has completed the procurement process for a Social Media Management and Engagement Platform (SMMEP). This contract, category CPV: 72222300 (Information technology services), under the Blue Light Commercial framework, was awarded directly to SOCIALSIGNIN LTD following the withdrawal of the incumbent supplier. Located in South East, England, this procurement follows a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 27th September 2024, with a planned start date of 1st December 2024 and an end date of 30th November 2029. The total value of the contract is £396,900, with anticipated annual spending of £99,225.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those experienced in social media management and engagement platforms. SMEs will find this contract appealing due to its scale and requirements tailored to their capabilities. The contract's significant duration and value provide opportunities for sustainable business growth for companies able to meet the technical and operational needs of Sussex Police. Business growth potential is evident for firms capable of delivering advanced data-processing and information technology services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JPS1732

Notice Description

Social Media Management and Engagement Platform contract put in place following an Expression of Interest under the Blue Light Commercial (BLC) framework for Social Media Management & Engagement Platform (SMMEP). Following confirmation that only one supplier intended to come forward for this opportunity, and self removal of the incumbent supplier, a direct award call off was placed under the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f25a83a0-ce22-45b9-9ea8-374daa6154ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8434b27-6fe8-4f7a-b564-57b17f956d57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,450 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£396,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SOCIALSIGNIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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