---
title: "Support & Maintenance of the Niche Police Records Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664dc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX"
published: "2026-03-09"
---

# Support & Maintenance of the Niche Police Records Management System

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664dc

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex involves the ongoing support and maintenance of the Niche Police Records Management System. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, with a direct procurement method utilised, indicating it was below the threshold. The contract spans several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with important dates including the award date on 23rd February 2026 and the contract period starting on 1st May 2026, ending on 30th April 2031.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for technology firms capable of providing intricate software solutions and systems maintenance services. Businesses with experience in public sector contracts or those specialising in IT systems for law enforcement will find this project especially fitting, given the specific requirement for police records management system support. Large-scale businesses experienced in handling high-value contracts and possessing expertise in the software package domain would be ideal candidates for engagement in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

The Purchase of continued licencing Support & Maintenance of Niche RMS. Including uplift of licences to incorporate the new intake of officers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020694-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £519,375,146 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | NICHE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 08:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020694-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020694-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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