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DCP - Live Facial Recognition Pilot

Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2026 at 10:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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25 Jun 2026 at 10:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Jun 2026 at 09:55

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is undertaking a public procurement process for a pilot project titled "DCP - Live Facial Recognition Pilot," focusing on the provision of live facial recognition technology, software, and services. This procurement falls under the 'services' industry category and is located in Exeter and surrounding regions within the United Kingdom. The contracting phase has reached completion, with NEC (UK) LTD. being directly awarded the contract due to their unique capability and pre-existing collaboration with the police. The contract is active as of 1 July 2026, with an anticipated end date of 30 June 2027 and an extension option up to 30 June 2028, depending on the project's success in providing valuable data for law enforcement. Key delivery regions include UKK3 and UKK4, facilitating the deployment of IT consulting services, software development, and support.

This tender presents a concrete opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms engaged in the development and deployment of high-tech security and surveillance solutions. The project is ideal for SMEs with expertise in facial recognition technology and the ability to deliver comprehensive IT support. The choice of procurement method, a direct award, underscores the necessity for specialised knowledge that can significantly enhance law enforcement capabilities in real-time facial recognition, offering avenues for businesses capable of fulfilling such niche requirements. Firms looking to expand their services within the public safety and technology sectors can leverage this contract to demonstrate their involvement and success with innovative security solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCP - Live Facial Recognition Pilot

Notice Description

Provision of LFR technology, software and services though pilot project.

Procurement Information

NEC have been working extensively with DCP to provide specialist advice, expertise, software and associated services to support the implementation and operation of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology. NEC was originally selected as the supplier of LFR technology through the BLC framework, having demonstrated compliance with the published requirements and provided the necessary supporting information. NEC was the only supplier on the framework able to meet these requirements in full at the time. The alternative supplier on the framework was informed of the decision and provided with the rationale for NEC's selection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059709-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,657 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£66,657 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ne&c Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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