Award

Quick Address System Licences

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex has awarded a contract for the provision of Quick Access System Licences, a process categorised within the industry for miscellaneous software packages and computer systems. This procurement, identified under the code ocds-h6vhtk-04f80d, was completed following a direct award procedure due to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited holding the intellectual property rights essential for the solution. The contract, valued at £89,515, was signed on 7th March 2025 and encompasses delivery of the software goods to the Sussex region (UKJ). This procurement follows the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application framework and did not require prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, specifically those capable of providing unique or proprietary systems similar to the Quick Access System. Large-scale software providers who possess exclusive intellectual property rights or innovations may find direct award opportunities more accessible through similar frameworks. Medium to large enterprises focusing on public safety and order, especially those with tailored software offerings, are well-positioned to compete in comparable procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Title

Quick Address System Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Quick Access System Licences

Procurement Information

Direct award under the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application framework to NEC as NEC have IPR rights to the solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f80d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010965-2025
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
£89,515 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months 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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