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Public Access System (PAS) Support & Maintenance

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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25 Feb 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire involves the support and maintenance of the Public Access System (PAS) from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. This tender, classified under services in the software support industry, is situated in the North West of England. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract already signed on 16th February 2026. The supplier chosen for this contract is NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, based in Hemel Hempstead. The procurement method was stated as 'Below threshold - unknown', indicating a smaller-scale procurement process.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software support services. As the contract period spans four years, businesses with expertise in system maintenance may find valuable prospects for long-term engagement and collaboration with sub-central government authorities. Large-scale enterprises, especially those experienced in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, given the complexity and scope of services required. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and establish a strong presence in government-related software services.

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Notice Title

Public Access System (PAS) Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Public Access System (PAS) Support & Maintenance for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016854-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£146,584 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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