Award

Socrates Software Licencing and Support

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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Award

21 Mar 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex has concluded the procurement process for "Socrates Software Licencing and Support" in the category of miscellaneous software package and computer systems. The process, classified under the CPV code 48900000, involved a direct award via the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions framework to ensure continuity of service. The contract location is the UK South East region (UKJ), and the award was finalised on 13th February 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with NEC Software Solutions UK Limited being the awarded supplier for a contract valued at £108,964. The contract includes an optional 12-month extension but this option was cancelled.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in software licencing and support, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive software solutions to regional or local authorities. Given the size and scale of NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, such contracts can be particularly advantageous for large companies and those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector by offering reliable and robust software support services. The procurement method emphasises the importance of direct awards to maintain service continuity, highlighting opportunities for businesses with strong existing frameworks and capabilities in similar fields.

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Notice Title

Socrates Software Licencing and Support

Notice Description

Provision of Socrates Software Licencing and Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Socrates Software Licencing and Support

Options: 1 x 12 month extension option

Procurement Information

Route to market direct award under the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions framework and this is being used to allow continuity of service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f742
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010631-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,964 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Contact Name
Holly Cole
Contact Email
holly.cole@surrey.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
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

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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