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SCTS-2026-038 - AFD Postcode Plus service

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

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17 Sep 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service bought an AFD Postcode Plus address lookup and validation service from Computacenter. The service supports several internal digital systems, including Sigma, the Mental Health Tribunal System and the Criminal Appeals Office. It provides accurate postcode and address lookup, allowing users to find and populate verified address information quickly. The purpose is to make data entry more efficient, improve the accuracy of recorded addresses and reduce manual input errors. This is a digital information service rather than a works or equipment contract. The buying organisation is based in Edinburgh, and the service supports the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service’s internal systems.

This procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. It used a single-lot open procedure for services. Computacenter was selected as the supplier, with one bid received; the bid was submitted electronically and came from a large supplier rather than an SME. The contract value is £29,739.81 including the stated GBP currency. The contract was signed on 5 March 2026 and will run for 12 months. The requirement was evaluated through the open procedure, with the available outcome showing a single successful supplier for the complete address lookup and validation service. There were no options attached to the awarded lot.

This outcome indicates demand from a public-sector justice organisation for dependable address data, postcode lookup and validation delivered into multiple established digital platforms. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would need a proven address database or comparable data service, reliable lookup and validation technology, and the ability to integrate with systems such as case-management and tribunal platforms. Accuracy, data quality, resilience and ease of use would be important because the service supports verified records and reduces manual errors. Relevant experience supplying public bodies or other organisations with sensitive, high-volume administrative systems would strengthen credibility. A capable provider would also need to support several business applications through one consistent service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCTS-2026-038 - AFD Postcode Plus service

Notice Description

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is procuring the AFD Postcode Plus service, supplied through Computacenter, to support address lookup and validation functionality across several internal digital systems. These include Sigma, the Mental Health Tribunal System (MHTS), and the Criminal Appeals Office (CAO) platforms. The Contract will last for a period of 12 months. Its primary purpose is to provide accurate postcode and address lookup functionality within SCTS digital systems, enabling users to quickly identify and populate verified address information. This supports efficient data entry, improves data accuracy, and reduces the risk of manual input errors when recording address details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is procuring the AFD Postcode Plus service, supplied through Computacenter, to support address lookup and validation functionality across several internal digital systems. These include Sigma, the Mental Health Tribunal System (MHTS), and the Criminal Appeals Office (CAO) platforms. The Contract will last for a period of 12 months. Its primary purpose is to provide accurate postcode and address lookup functionality within SCTS digital systems, enabling users to quickly identify and populate verified address information. This supports efficient data entry, improves data accuracy, and reduces the risk of manual input errors when recording address details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843315
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564732
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,739 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 Courts and Tribunals Service
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Computacenter

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564732
    SCTS-2026-038 - AFD Postcode Plus service - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is procuring the AFD Postcode Plus service, supplied through Computacenter, to support address lookup and validation functionality across several internal digital systems. These include Sigma, the Mental Health Tribunal System (MHTS), and the Criminal Appeals Office (CAO) platforms. The Contract will last for a period of 12 months. Its primary purpose is to provide accurate postcode and address lookup functionality within SCTS digital systems, enabling users to quickly identify and populate verified address information. This supports efficient data entry, improves data accuracy, and reduces the risk of manual input errors when recording address details.

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