---
title: "Socrates Software Licencing and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f742"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX"
published: "2025-03-21"
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# Socrates Software Licencing and Support

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f742

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## Summary

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex has concluded the procurement process for "Socrates Software Licencing and Support" in the category of miscellaneous software package and computer systems. The process, classified under the CPV code 48900000, involved a direct award via the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions framework to ensure continuity of service. The contract location is the UK South East region (UKJ), and the award was finalised on 13th February 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with NEC Software Solutions UK Limited being the awarded supplier for a contract valued at £108,964. The contract includes an optional 12-month extension but this option was cancelled.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in software licencing and support, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive software solutions to regional or local authorities. Given the size and scale of NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, such contracts can be particularly advantageous for large companies and those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector by offering reliable and robust software support services. The procurement method emphasises the importance of direct awards to maintain service continuity, highlighting opportunities for businesses with strong existing frameworks and capabilities in similar fields.

## Notice

Provision of Socrates Software Licencing and Support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Socrates Software Licencing and Support

Options: 1 x 12 month extension option

### Procurement Information

Route to market direct award under the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions framework and this is being used to allow continuity of service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010631-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,964 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010631-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussexpolice.uk

## Provenance

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