Quick Address Search (QAS)

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GWENT

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent has awarded a contract for the "Quick Address Search (QAS)" software to NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED. This procurement process falls under the category of goods, specifically software packages and information systems, and is aimed at enhancing data verification and validation for policing purposes. The award stage of the procurement is complete, with the contract period spanning from 10th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total gross value of the contract is GBP 36,969.60. The procurement was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" method. The project delivery is located in the region identified by UKL, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses operating within the software development sector, particularly those with expertise in data verification systems, to explore potential collaborative opportunities and partnerships with public authorities like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent. Large-scale enterprises such as NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED, given their capacity and scale, would be well-suited to provide such advanced software solutions. Additionally, smaller companies that specialise in niche software services could find subcontracting opportunities to support large contractors in delivering specific components of the broader project.

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Notice Title

Quick Address Search (QAS)

Notice Description

The provision of software to verify and validate data for policing purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b46c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055898-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,808 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 GWENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTARNAM
Postcode
NP44 3FW
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llantarnam
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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