Scope
Reference
C20521
Description
Collaboration with East Sussex CC.
Contract 1. Contract for the Provision of Arcus Trading Standards Software Services
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £190,685.28 excluding VAT
- £228,822.34 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 June 2025 to 13 June 2027
- Possible extension to 13 June 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Ability to extend by one year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72260000 - Software-related services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Arcus has intellectual property rights in the trading standards system's software that means only they are able to supply the software, provide security updates, patches and bug fixes.
Contracting authorities
West Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJW-5627-QRQR
County Hall
Chichester
PO19 1RG
United Kingdom
Email: neil.millin@westsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
East Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGX-2145-PRQJ
St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom
Email: james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government