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QAS Software Licence and Support

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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15 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for QAS Software Licence and Support. The contracting process was managed using an open procedure within the public order and safety industry category, and the procurement is classified under CPV code 48000000, representing software packages and information systems. The procurement stage is the award phase, with a contract valued at £420,924 being signed on 27th March 2026. The award is part of the Vertical Application Solutions framework and is delivered in the UKM region, which covers Scotland. This contract was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, indicating the final status as active for the contract implemented across the Scottish jurisdiction.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the software industry, particularly those specialising in information systems and software support services. As the procurement method employed was an open procedure, it was particularly conducive for diverse businesses to participate, including SMEs. With only one bid received, the procurement cycle indicates potential gaps that could be filled by competitive market participants. Companies with expertise in software licences and system integration—especially those with established operations within the UK—could find similar future tenders ideal for broadening their reach and securing public sector contracts. Businesses aligning with public safety’s technological needs are ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QAS Software Licence and Support

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has procure QAS Software Licence & Support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has procure QAS Software Licence & Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829430
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553884
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£420,924 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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