Award

Axiom Software Licences PP

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 09:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Dec 2025 at 12:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of Axiom Software Licences for public protection. The contract, titled "Axiom Software Licences PP," falls under the industry category of 'Industry specific software package,' and the supplier selected is Magnet Forensics LLC from the United States. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract period commenced on 17th December 2025, ending on 6th June 2028. The process is now in the award stage, with the contract actively in place.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored to public protection and community safety. Companies that deliver specialised software services, particularly those with experience in similar governmental contracts, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. The contract being awarded to a large supplier like Magnet Forensics LLC indicates an openness to international collaboration, suggesting scope for both SMEs and larger entities to consider expansion or partnership within the public sector market in regions such as the UK, particularly for innovative tech solutions enhancing community services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Axiom Software Licences PP

Notice Description

purchase of axiom software licences for public protection

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000145-2026
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,187 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£81,187 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 - 6 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
2
Supplier Names

MAGNET FORENSICS

VISAV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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