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VISA V Community Messaging Enhancements

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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25 Jun 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "VISA V Community Messaging Enhancements" was conducted by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, focusing on enhancements to the software package and information systems category. The aim was to enhance the 'In the Know' community messaging system used by Surrey Police and Sussex Police for community engagement, with procurement occurring in the UKJ region, specifically Lewes. The procurement process was a direct award due to intellectual property rights and was completed under a limited procedure without prior publication. The contract award was signed on 23rd June 2025, valued at £74,022 GBP, and VISAV Limited, based in Nottingham, was selected as the supplier.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative software solutions for public safety and community engagement. Companies with expertise in software development and possessing unique intellectual property may find similar opportunities where direct awards are applicable due to specialised capabilities. These opportunities are particularly suitable for larger-scale businesses like VISAV Limited, which have established capabilities and can deliver tailored solutions required by regional or local authorities. Engaging with such procurement processes may enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in providing critical services for public safety and community communications.

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Notice Title

VISA V Community Messaging Enhancements

Notice Description

Provision of the 'In the Know' community messaging system used by both Surrey Police and Sussex Police for the purposes of community engagement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award Provision of the 'In the Know' community messaging system used by both Surrey Police and Sussex Police for the purposes of community engagement

Procurement Information

Direct award due to Intellectual property rights owned by supplier of the solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055334
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034986-2025
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,022 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 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

VISAV

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