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title: "DCP - Live Facial Recognition Pilot"
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buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# DCP - Live Facial Recognition Pilot

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bcb7

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059709-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,657 |
| Contracts value | £66,657 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 09:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059709-2026
- 25 Jun 2026 at 09:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059689-2026
- 25 Jun 2026 at 08:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059683-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059709-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059689-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059683-2026
  25th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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