---
title: "Project Management Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d61d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Project Management Tool

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d61d

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## Summary

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex has initiated a direct procurement process for a "Project Management Tool" aimed at replacing the existing solution used across multiple departments. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, a large supplier based in Buckinghamshire. This direct award process is based on a competitive procedure conducted under the BLC Framework, ensuring compliance with established procurement rules. The award is valued at £908,088 and was finalised on 29th July 2026, with the contract period starting from 11th August 2026 and extending potentially until 9th August 2034 through an optional three-year renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in project management software development services and related software packages. Such contracts can be pivotal for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector collaborations, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive solutions in line with framework agreements. Companies that have a history or aim to establish a foothold in providing governmental software solutions will find this contract particularly advantageous for long-term business growth, given the contract's potential duration and scope.

## Notice

Project management tool replacement to be used by multiple departments.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a further competition conducted under the BLC Framework. All eligible framework suppliers within the relevant lot were invited to submit a tender in accordance with the framework rules. The successful supplier achieved the highest overall evaluation score based on the published award criteria. The award therefore follows a competitive procedure undertaken under an existing framework agreement that was established through a compliant competitive procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071615-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £908,088 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48331000 - Project management software package
- 72212331 - Project management software development services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 10:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071615-2026
- 29 Jul 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071568-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071615-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071568-2026
  29th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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