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Project Management Tool

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 10:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

29 Jul 2026 at 09:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex has initiated a direct procurement process for a "Project Management Tool" aimed at replacing the existing solution used across multiple departments. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, a large supplier based in Buckinghamshire. This direct award process is based on a competitive procedure conducted under the BLC Framework, ensuring compliance with established procurement rules. The award is valued at £908,088 and was finalised on 29th July 2026, with the contract period starting from 11th August 2026 and extending potentially until 9th August 2034 through an optional three-year renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in project management software development services and related software packages. Such contracts can be pivotal for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector collaborations, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive solutions in line with framework agreements. Companies that have a history or aim to establish a foothold in providing governmental software solutions will find this contract particularly advantageous for long-term business growth, given the contract's potential duration and scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Tool

Notice Description

Project management tool replacement to be used by multiple departments.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a further competition conducted under the BLC Framework. All eligible framework suppliers within the relevant lot were invited to submit a tender in accordance with the framework rules. The successful supplier achieved the highest overall evaluation score based on the published award criteria. The award therefore follows a competitive procedure undertaken under an existing framework agreement that was established through a compliant competitive procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d61d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071615-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

72212331 - Project management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£908,088 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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