---
title: "Email to SMS function"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d23"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# Email to SMS function

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d23

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## Summary

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex is the contracting authority overseeing a procurement process titled "Email to SMS function." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically dealing with mobile-telephone services, and is based in Lewes, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the award stage, having transitioned from planning to contract. The direct procurement method, characterised by below-threshold procedures without competition, was utilised. The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2031, with the most recent updates regarding the award published on 23 January 2026.

This procurement process presents potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in telecommunications, specifically those that provide mobile-telephone services. Large-scale enterprises like IMIMOBILE EUROPE LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of business that can benefit. The contract, valued at £120,000 (excluding VAT), provides an opportunity for service providers to cater to the needs of a significant public authority, enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector contracts. Given the nature of the procurement method, smaller enterprises may also find similar opportunities appealing, especially those capable of meeting sub-central government requirements efficiently.

## Notice

This SMS facility is used by Contact Officers within FCCCD send fast time information to callers at the point of first contact. For example, to send details of a Storm CAD number that relates to their reported incident, a web link to crime prevention advice, or a link to the forces online reporting pages. It enables a quick and simple means to communicate large volumes of information direct to an individual. Issues with the original notice publication. Contract start date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2031

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006120-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## 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 | IMIMOBILE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006120-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006115-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006120-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006115-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://cpaas.webex.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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