Award

Provision of Skyhigh web protection

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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Award

27 May 2025 at 07:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Skyhigh web protection" was overseen by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, a regional agency based in Lewes. This contract involves miscellaneous software packages and computer systems for web protection across Surrey and Sussex networks, classified under the industry category of goods. The contract was at the Award stage as of 27 May 2025, with Softcat PLC selected as the supplier. Notably, this was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, executed under the Healthtrust Europe framework to ensure continuity of service. The contract, valued at £71,707.17, was signed on 14 April 2025.

This tender presents strategic opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those capable of offering robust web protection solutions. While Softcat PLC, a large-scale enterprise from Marlow, was awarded the contract, similar businesses within the region could explore future tenders by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex. Companies expert in providing software for public safety and order, especially those with frameworks for direct service continuation, could find pathways for growth in collaboration with regional or local agencies like Sussex Police.

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Notice Title

Provision of Skyhigh web protection

Notice Description

Web protection across Surrey and Sussex networks

Procurement Information

This was a direct award under the Healthtrust Europe framework for continuation of service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052678
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027539-2025
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
£71,707 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 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
Mike Bennett
Contact Email
mike.bennett1@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

SOFTCAT

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