Award

Provision of Single Data Centre of Excellence

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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Award

06 May 2026 at 06:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Single Data Centre of Excellence" with a focus on computer support and consultancy services. This initiative, aimed at supporting the implementation of a Single Data Platform for Surrey and Sussex, falls under the services category. The contract was awarded to ANS Groupe Limited following a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specialised nature of the procurement. The process culminated in the award and signing of the contract on 1st May 2026. The procurement covered multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in data platform implementation and management. Although the procurement was awarded through a targeted selection process, businesses suited for similar future opportunities would benefit from offering specialised consultancy services that align with regional public sector needs. Large enterprises and those adept at handling substantial data platform projects, especially those utilising frameworks like GCloud, will find growth potential in similar procurements from regional agencies focused on public safety and order.

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Notice Title

Provision of Single Data Centre of Excellence

Notice Description

Consultancy to support with the implementation of a Single Data Platform for Surrey and Sussex

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy to support with the implementation of a Single Data Platform for Surrey and Sussex

Options: Two period of 12 months with 4 weeks written notice to supplier

Procurement Information

GCloud 14 framework process. after search only 1 supplier was identified. Clarifications were sought after and the supplier satisfied they could meet the requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041269-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANS GROUPE

Further Information

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