Provision of Web Protection Software

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex focuses on the provision of web protection software aimed at boosting network security across Surrey and Sussex. Categorised under the virus protection software package industry, this procurement relates to the overall category of goods. The specific contract has already reached completion as of 18th June 2026, following a procurement phase concluded on 23rd June 2026. The procurement was conducted via a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, involving a price-only framework that attracted four bids. Ultimately, the contract was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, with the total contract value being £144,556.04.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security solutions, particularly those offering competitive pricing. Companies with a proven track record in providing robust virus protection services would find this type of contract beneficial for business growth. The competitive environment encourages vendors to focus on cost-effectiveness, positioning themselves strategically to meet public sector demands from law enforcement agencies. Additionally, since the contract was awarded without a call for further competition, enterprises with strong networking and relationship management skills may find it advantageous to establish direct connections with buying authorities for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Web Protection Software

Notice Description

Web protect across Surrey and Sussex networks

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further competition price only framework

Options: 1 year optional after 2 years

Procurement Information

Run a Further competition price only tender. 4 suppliers bid, the cheapest suppler has won the tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bad9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058855-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48760000 - Virus protection software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,556 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 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
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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

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