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Inn Keeper - Liquor Licence system - support and maintenance

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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06 Jul 2026 at 11:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Jul 2026 at 08:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex involved a contract titled "Inn Keeper - Liquor Licence system - support and maintenance" in the services industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically Lewes, the process followed a direct procurement method described as "below threshold - without competition". It reached the award stage on 6th July 2026, which was also the date when the contract was signed. The contract is set to run from 6th July 2026 to 1st July 2027. The procurement aimed at delivering software maintenance and repair services, and was awarded to WPC SOFTWARE LIMITED, a large-scale company based in Bristol.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for large software firms specialising in maintenance and support services, as it focuses on sustaining key software systems essential for the public sector. By securing such contracts, companies can enhance their portfolio and credibility, establishing themselves as reliable providers of critical infrastructure support for governmental agencies. Potential bidders who specialise in software maintenance for government authorities would find this type of procurement well-suited to their business growth objectives. Additionally, engaging in such partnerships offers the opportunity to explore future collaborations within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inn Keeper - Liquor Licence system - support and maintenance

Notice Description

Inn Keeper - Liquor Licence system - support and maintenance for Sussex

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c410
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063159-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,069 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£16,069 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

WPC SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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