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Support & Maintenance of the Niche Police Records Management System

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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09 Mar 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex involves the ongoing support and maintenance of the Niche Police Records Management System. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, with a direct procurement method utilised, indicating it was below the threshold. The contract spans several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with important dates including the award date on 23rd February 2026 and the contract period starting on 1st May 2026, ending on 30th April 2031.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for technology firms capable of providing intricate software solutions and systems maintenance services. Businesses with experience in public sector contracts or those specialising in IT systems for law enforcement will find this project especially fitting, given the specific requirement for police records management system support. Large-scale businesses experienced in handling high-value contracts and possessing expertise in the software package domain would be ideal candidates for engagement in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Support & Maintenance of the Niche Police Records Management System

Notice Description

The Purchase of continued licencing Support & Maintenance of Niche RMS. Including uplift of licences to incorporate the new intake of officers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020694-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£519,375,146 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NICHE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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