Planning

Asset Tool Management - Kent & Essex Police

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 17:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Asset Tool Management - Kent & Essex Police" is being managed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent and The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex. This tender falls under the services category, focusing specifically on Software Asset Management (SAM) services. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with market engagement activities ongoing. Interested parties are invited to register their interest by 23 January 2026. The commissioning organisations are based in Maidstone, UKJ45 and Witham, UKH34, respectively. The procurement process aims to explore more cost-effective software solutions that maintain or enhance current functionalities while operating under UK legislative framework 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software services industry, particularly those offering software-related, support, and supply services, as classified under CPV codes 72260000, 72261000, and 72268000, respectively. Firms, especially SMEs, focusing on strategic software asset management solutions that drive down IT costs while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency, would find this project beneficial. The contract period for the solution starts on 1 April 2027, potentially extending until 31 March 2032, offering ample time for long-term business relationships. Businesses able to meet or exceed current software management capabilities while offering enhanced functionalities are in a prime position to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asset Tool Management - Kent & Essex Police

Notice Description

Software Asset Management (SAM) is a strategic business discipline focused on maximizing the value and minimizing the risk associated with an organization's software assets. It encompasses the end-to-end lifecycle management of software covering procurement, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and retirement to ensure compliance, cost-efficiency, and operational effectiveness. The primary objectives of Software Asset Management (SAM) are to drive down IT expenditure, mitigate legal and compliance risks associated with software ownership and usage, and enhance operational agility and end-user productivity across the organization. At Kent and Essex Police we have a solution we are currently using and have been using for many years. We are now undertaking a strategic review to assess whether a more cost-effective solution is available that can deliver equivalent or enhanced functionality without compromising the capabilities currently provided by the current solution We are looking to establish communication with potential suppliers and initiate preliminary discussions regarding possible solution offerings. Please reach out to: Lovejoy.Mutizwa@beds.police.uk to discuss.

Planning Information

Please register your interest in this project by sending an email to: Lovejoy.Mutizwa@beds.police.uk Please feel free to provide any commentary or documentation regarding the feasibility and deliverability of this requirement. The Authorities use an e-tendering platform for their tender activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001636-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

Contact Name
Lovejoy Mutizwa
Contact Email
lovejoy.mutizwa@beds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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