Award

Experian Renewal

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 12:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

08 Apr 2026 at 12:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, operating from Lewes, UK, as the buying organisation. The project, titled "Experian Renewal," involves the provision of Experian Tracing Solutions, Background Checking, and Commercial Credit Management with Business IQ for criminal investigations. This contract falls under the services category. The procurement utilised a direct method, described as "Below threshold - without competition," due to its classification as a sub-central government contract. The process reached its award stage on 9th April 2026, with the contract scheduled to start immediately and run until 8th April 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. The services are primarily required in the UKJ region.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale companies experienced in delivering specialised consultancy services and research and development categorised within CPV 73000000. Companies like Experian Limited, which has already been involved as a supplier, offer suitable benchmarks for others aiming to engage in similar services. The agreement offers potential long-term engagement prospects through its renewal clause, enhancing stability and predictable revenue streams for businesses adept in managing credit and background checking solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Experian Renewal

Notice Description

The provision of Experian Tracing Solutions, Background Checking and Commercial Credit Management with Business IQ for criminal investigations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032424-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,682 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

EXPERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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