--- title: "NP500025 Experian QAS Software Licence and Support Agreement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)" published: "2026-04-02" --- # NP500025 Experian QAS Software Licence and Support Agreement Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516.json) ## Summary This contract award process, initiated by The Common Services Agency (also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland), involves the procurement of software services under the title "NP500025 Experian QAS Software Licence and Support Agreement." The procurement falls under the "Health" industry category and is geographically centred in Edinburgh, UK. The contract, awarded on 1st March 2026, is in the award stage, with the buyer having opted for a limited procurement method justified by the exclusive rights held by Experian Limited. The contract services are fundamental to address verification in national clinical and business systems, aiding data accuracy and efficiency. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for enterprises capable of providing niche software solutions, particularly those with expertise in address verification technology within healthcare systems. Although the procurement follows a single-source route due to Experian's unique qualifications, businesses exploring similar technological advancements could benefit from engagement in such niche markets. Large companies, particularly those handling data quality and efficiency solutions, may find this sector ripe for expansion, especially as alternatives will be sought once the contract period ends. ## Notice This Contract Award Recommendation seeks approval to award contract in respect of a Software Licence and Support Agreement with Experian Limited. This contract provides provision of Quick Address Software (QAS) licencing and support for software which are used within national clinical and business systems for address verification and ancillary purposes including TrakCare and some screening services. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based on existing use to provide services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Contract Award Recommendation seeks approval to award contract in respect of a Software Licence and Support Agreement with Experian Limited. This contract provides provision of Quick Address Software (QAS) licencing and support for software which are used within national clinical and business systems for address verification and ancillary purposes including TrakCare and some screening services. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based on existing use to provide services. The proposed contract is on a single source basis as only Experian can support the products within scope in respect of which they have exclusive rights. These products are used for address validation purposes and improve data quality and by so doing supports efficiency and help minimise any clinical risk that may arise from poor data quality. The proposed contract is for a period of one year on the basis that the aim is to migrate to alternative, functionally equivalent products available - effectively free of charge - from the Scottish Government's Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA). This work is currently in progress, and it was hoped that it would have progressed further than it has. It has proven more complex than anticipated, some systems have now adopted PSGA, work on other systems is actively underway and further assessments on others being undertaken to confirm that the PSGA is a suitable alternative. The aim of this one-year contract extension is to allow time for the current work to conclude. ### Procurement Information The proposed contract is on a single source basis as only Experian can support the products within scope in respect of which they have exclusive rights. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553218 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £530,984 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EXPERIAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553218 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553218 NP500025 Experian QAS Software Licence and Support Agreement - This Contract Award Recommendation seeks approval to award contract in respect of a Software Licence and Support Agreement with Experian Limited. This contract provides provision of Quick Address Software (QAS) licencing and support for software which are used within national clinical and business systems for address verification and ancillary purposes including TrakCare and some screening services. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based on existing use to provide services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828516.json.