---
title: "Licence and Support for GIS System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679af"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Licence and Support for GIS System

Buyer: POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679af

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029871-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,123 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 3AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Everton West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029871-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029871-2026
  31st March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseysidepcc.info/
- https://www.necsws.com

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