---
title: "Community Messaging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e07"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059e07.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX"
published: "2025-09-19"
---

# Community Messaging

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e07

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## Summary

The procurement process under consideration involves The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex as the contracting authority for a service titled "Community Messaging." This project is significant for the communications and information technology services industry, targeting multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract was awarded on 23rd June 2025, following a direct procurement method without competition, as it was considered below threshold. The decision process concluded with VISAV LTD. being awarded the contract, which became effective from March 1, 2025, and is planned to run annually until June 13, 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in communications equipment and IT services, especially those able to facilitate comprehensive community engagement systems. Companies well-suited for this contract are likely to be small to medium enterprises with the capability to operate across various regions of the UK. Given the nature of the procurement to support police community messaging systems, providers with a track record in managing secure information channels and public engagement platforms would particularly benefit from exploring similar tenders in this field. Such contracts not only provide a stable revenue stream but also enable suppliers to enhance their portfolio and reputation in delivering critical public sector solutions.

## Notice

provision of the 'In the Know' community messaging system used by both Surrey Police and Sussex Police for the purposes of community engagement. Due to delays in internal discussions the contract was backdated to 01/03/2025 and will run on an annual renewal basis until 13/06/2028. The Authority reserve the right to choose not to complete an annual renewal and terminate the agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058065-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,187 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISAV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058065-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058065-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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