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Community Messaging

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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19 Sep 2025 at 10:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration involves The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex as the contracting authority for a service titled "Community Messaging." This project is significant for the communications and information technology services industry, targeting multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract was awarded on 23rd June 2025, following a direct procurement method without competition, as it was considered below threshold. The decision process concluded with VISAV LTD. being awarded the contract, which became effective from March 1, 2025, and is planned to run annually until June 13, 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in communications equipment and IT services, especially those able to facilitate comprehensive community engagement systems. Companies well-suited for this contract are likely to be small to medium enterprises with the capability to operate across various regions of the UK. Given the nature of the procurement to support police community messaging systems, providers with a track record in managing secure information channels and public engagement platforms would particularly benefit from exploring similar tenders in this field. Such contracts not only provide a stable revenue stream but also enable suppliers to enhance their portfolio and reputation in delivering critical public sector solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Messaging

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. Due to delays in internal discussions the contract was backdated to 01/03/2025 and will run on an annual renewal basis until 13/06/2028. The Authority reserve the right to choose not to complete an annual renewal and terminate the agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058065-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,187 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jointprocurementservice@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISAV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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