---
title: "QAS Software Licence and Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829430"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# QAS Software Licence and Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829430

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for QAS Software Licence and Support. The contracting process was managed using an open procedure within the public order and safety industry category, and the procurement is classified under CPV code 48000000, representing software packages and information systems. The procurement stage is the award phase, with a contract valued at £420,924 being signed on 27th March 2026. The award is part of the Vertical Application Solutions framework and is delivered in the UKM region, which covers Scotland. This contract was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, indicating the final status as active for the contract implemented across the Scottish jurisdiction.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the software industry, particularly those specialising in information systems and software support services. As the procurement method employed was an open procedure, it was particularly conducive for diverse businesses to participate, including SMEs. With only one bid received, the procurement cycle indicates potential gaps that could be filled by competitive market participants. Companies with expertise in software licences and system integration—especially those with established operations within the UK—could find similar future tenders ideal for broadening their reach and securing public sector contracts. Businesses aligning with public safety’s technological needs are ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities for strategic growth.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has procure QAS Software Licence & Support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has procure QAS Software Licence & Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553884 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £420,924 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 15 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553884

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553884
  QAS Software Licence and Support - The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has procure QAS Software Licence & Support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829430

## Provenance

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