Closing soon4 days left · closes midday, Friday 2 October 2026

Joint DBS System

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey · Police and fire

In brief

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (South East).

The estimated value is £2,800,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

Bids close at midday, Friday 2 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 25 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 2 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 75% · Social Value 5% · Price 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 89 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) has been issued by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey and Sussex who are seeking to award a Contract for the provision of a joint DBS system.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 4 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £2,800,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: DBS checks?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 25 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 082220-2026

About the buyer

The Police and Crime Commissioner for SurreyLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

Altia Solutions Ltd1 contract
BT UK Ltd1 contract
Great Wave Limited1 contract
N.s.e.p. Community Interest Company1 contract
Techgenetix Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey

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From notice 082220-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.