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Licence and Support for GIS System

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside has completed a direct procurement process for the licence and support of a Geographic Information System (GIS), awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. This procurement, under the category of software package and information systems, addresses public authority needs in Liverpool, UK. The procurement followed a direct award method due to the integration of the GIS system with key police operational services. The contract, valued at approximately £246,123 excluding VAT, spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The contract award was announced on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that provide integrated platforms for law enforcement and geographical mapping functions. Enterprises with expertise in these areas that can offer innovative and compliant solutions may find similar direct procurement contracts appealing for growth. Large suppliers with a proven record in embedding systems into critical command and control functions are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, paving the way for increased collaboration within the public sector technology arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licence and Support for GIS System

Notice Description

Licence and Support for Geographic Information System

Procurement Information

Merseyside Police is directly awarding a contract to NEC based on the justification above for its GIS and mapping platform. The system is deeply integrated into Command & Control, officer/vehicle location services and intelligence functions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029871-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,123 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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