This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2026 at 15:18

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 12:59

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, located at Sackville House in Lewes, has completed a procurement process titled "Experian Renewal," focusing on the services industry, specifically involving financial consultancy and related services. This process was conducted as a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The procurement aimed at acquiring Experian Tracing Solutions, Background Checking, and Commercial Credit Management. The contract was awarded to Experian Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Nottingham, UK, on 28th March 2026. The contract period runs from 9th April 2026 to 8th April 2028, with a potential extension until 7th April 2029.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in tracing solutions, background checking, and credit management services. Companies with capabilities in these areas, particularly those who can deliver innovative and efficient consultancy services, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Opportunities to work with sub-central government authorities like The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex can provide steady revenue streams and the potential to enhance a company's reputation and portfolio in the public sector services industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Experian Renewal

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045051-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

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
£52,682 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20262 months 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
Active

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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