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Amped Five

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Jan 2026 at 08:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Dec 2025 at 12:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex has completed a procurement process for the purchase of three 12-month floating licences for Amped Five software. This tender, categorised under 'goods' in the clinical forensics equipment and supplies industry, utilised a direct procurement method without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract, valued at £66,150, commenced on 17 December 2025 and will run until 30 November 2026, with optional renewals extending potentially up to 30 November 2030. The procurement was conducted in the UKJ22 region, specifically in Lewes, England.

This tender provides excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic technology solutions. Large enterprises like Best Evidence Technology Ltd, awarded the contract, are well-suited for such procurements. Companies with expertise in clinical forensics equipment can benefit from future opportunities arising from extended contract periods and renewals. Engaging with public authorities such as sub-central governments could enhance business portfolios and foster long-term partnerships, particularly in the forensic software industry within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Amped Five

Notice Description

Purchase of 3 x 12 month licences for Amped Five. These will be floating licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000121-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£66,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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

BEST EVIDENCE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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