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30 Jun 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, initiated by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, involves the renewal of various Solarwinds licencing and support arrangements. This project falls under the services category. The procurement was conducted without competition, as it falls below the financial threshold, and the contract status has been marked as complete. The contract was officially signed on 30th June 2026, with a performance period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. The primary location for this contract is the United Kingdom, and it adheres to legal provisions set by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licencing and support services, particularly those familiar with Solarwinds products and services. Companies operating within the public sector IT services market, especially large enterprises like SOLARWINDS SOFTWARE UK LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract, would be well-suited for this type of procurement. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and strengthen its presence in the public sector by providing critical support to regional law enforcement agencies. The contract, valued at approximately £113,954.47, offers substantial business growth potential over its three-year duration.

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Notice Title

Solarwinds Licencing and Support

Notice Description

Renewal of various Solarwinds licencing and support arrangements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061055-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,954 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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

SOLARWINDS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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