---
title: "VISA V Community Messaging Enhancements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055334"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX"
published: "2025-06-25"
---

# VISA V Community Messaging Enhancements

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055334

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "VISA V Community Messaging Enhancements" was conducted by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, focusing on enhancements to the software package and information systems category. The aim was to enhance the 'In the Know' community messaging system used by Surrey Police and Sussex Police for community engagement, with procurement occurring in the UKJ region, specifically Lewes. The procurement process was a direct award due to intellectual property rights and was completed under a limited procedure without prior publication. The contract award was signed on 23rd June 2025, valued at £74,022 GBP, and VISAV Limited, based in Nottingham, was selected as the supplier.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative software solutions for public safety and community engagement. Companies with expertise in software development and possessing unique intellectual property may find similar opportunities where direct awards are applicable due to specialised capabilities. These opportunities are particularly suitable for larger-scale businesses like VISAV Limited, which have established capabilities and can deliver tailored solutions required by regional or local authorities. Engaging with such procurement processes may enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in providing critical services for public safety and community communications.

## Notice

Provision of the 'In the Know' community messaging system used by both Surrey Police and Sussex Police for the purposes of community engagement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award Provision of the 'In the Know' community messaging system used by both Surrey Police and Sussex Police for the purposes of community engagement

### Procurement Information

Direct award due to Intellectual property rights owned by supplier of the solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034986-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 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 | £74,022 |

## 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 | VISAV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034986-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.police.uk/

## Provenance

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