The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex

Awarded value each year

In GBP, from awards with a published value

Awards per year under each year. *2026 to date

Key figures

Median contract value

£110,645

Last 3 years

Typical contract length

1 year 3 months

Median, last 3 years

Suppliers used

106

Last 3 years

Awards to SMEs

32%

As declared in notices

Median bids

2

Open and restricted tenders; 30% had one bid

Top suppliers

By awarded value, last 3 years, framework panels excluded

• NICHE TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED£519.4m

  1 award · 90.1% of value
• West Pier Telecom Limited£19.5m

  1 award · 3.4% of value
• Phoenix Software Ltd£10.6m

  3 awards · 1.8% of value
• Certas Energy UK Ltd£3.4m

  1 award · 0.6% of value
• Ridge and Partners LLP£3m

  1 award · 0.5% of value
• ANS Group Limited£2.5m

  2 awards · 0.4% of value
• Virgin Media Business£2.3m

  2 awards · 0.4% of value
• CDW Ltd£1.3m

  1 award · 0.2% of value

What they buy

Awards by CPV division, last 3 years

• Software package and information systems37
• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support22
• Repair and maintenance services15
• Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment11
• Administration, defence and social security services9
• Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security8

How they buy

Procedure behind each award, last 3 years

• Limited competition45%
• Direct award35%
• Open procedure8%
• Framework call-off7%
• Not stated3%
• Dynamic purchasing system call-off2%
• Restricted or competitive1%

When they award

Awards by calendar month, last 3 years. Busiest: March