---
title: "QAS Name Tracer Pro - Licence, Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679c5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# QAS Name Tracer Pro - Licence, Support & Maintenance

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679c5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands involves the contract "QAS Name Tracer Pro - Licence, Support & Maintenance". This contract pertains to the public authority's requirements for information technology services, specifically a software solution that facilitates name and address verification across various departments. The procurement stage has moved from the award phase to contract completion, with NEC (UK) LTD. being the designated supplier, set to commence service delivery from 1st April 2026, continuing until 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the competitive threshold, indicating a streamlined, non-competitive approach. The contract serves multiple regions within the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others.

This tender provides businesses in the IT services sector opportunities to leverage and expand their offerings, particularly those specialising in software solutions for public authorities. Given the direct procurement method utilized, companies that have expertise in providing efficient and reliable IT services tailored for verification processes should consider similar opportunities with public authorities. SMEs, like NEC (UK) LTD, which received the contract, can benefit significantly as the contract offers potential growth through association with government entities and exposure across multiple regions. Such opportunities are ideal for IT companies aiming to establish partnerships within the government sector.

## Notice

This software is used by various departments across the Force via an intranet facility as a standalone application for name and address verification as well as being embedded into other applications for the same reason.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029924-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,657 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029924-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029909-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029924-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029909-2026
  31st March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.nec.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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