Award

Email to SMS function

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 11:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jan 2026 at 11:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex is the contracting authority overseeing a procurement process titled "Email to SMS function." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically dealing with mobile-telephone services, and is based in Lewes, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the award stage, having transitioned from planning to contract. The direct procurement method, characterised by below-threshold procedures without competition, was utilised. The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2031, with the most recent updates regarding the award published on 23 January 2026.

This procurement process presents potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in telecommunications, specifically those that provide mobile-telephone services. Large-scale enterprises like IMIMOBILE EUROPE LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of business that can benefit. The contract, valued at £120,000 (excluding VAT), provides an opportunity for service providers to cater to the needs of a significant public authority, enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector contracts. Given the nature of the procurement method, smaller enterprises may also find similar opportunities appealing, especially those capable of meeting sub-central government requirements efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Email to SMS function

Notice Description

This SMS facility is used by Contact Officers within FCCCD send fast time information to callers at the point of first contact. For example, to send details of a Storm CAD number that relates to their reported incident, a web link to crime prevention advice, or a link to the forces online reporting pages. It enables a quick and simple means to communicate large volumes of information direct to an individual. Issues with the original notice publication. Contract start date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006120-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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

IMIMOBILE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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