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FastForm Improvements and upgrades

Awarded to Polaris Software Solutions Limited

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex(buyer)

Published
Published 3 November 2026

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Overview

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has awarded a contract for improvements and upgrades to the Polaris (Clarity) FastForm solution. The scope of work includes the deployment of the Electronic Offers Module. The contract was awarded to Polaris Software Solutions Limited with a value of £41,150.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
3 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Computer upgrade services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£41,150
Award date
3 November 2026
Contract period
5 November 2026 → 6 November 2026
Winner
  • Polaris Software Solutions Limited

This contract ended on 6 November 2026.

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About the winner

Polaris Software Solutions Limited

Based in
Sheffield
Public contracts won
2
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  1. Contract

    3 November 2026

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