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title: "SCTS-2026-038 - AFD Postcode Plus service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843315"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service"
published: "2026-09-17"
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# SCTS-2026-038 - AFD Postcode Plus service

Buyer: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843315

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service bought an AFD Postcode Plus address lookup and validation service from Computacenter. The service supports several internal digital systems, including Sigma, the Mental Health Tribunal System and the Criminal Appeals Office. It provides accurate postcode and address lookup, allowing users to find and populate verified address information quickly. The purpose is to make data entry more efficient, improve the accuracy of recorded addresses and reduce manual input errors. This is a digital information service rather than a works or equipment contract. The buying organisation is based in Edinburgh, and the service supports the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service’s internal systems.

This procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. It used a single-lot open procedure for services. Computacenter was selected as the supplier, with one bid received; the bid was submitted electronically and came from a large supplier rather than an SME. The contract value is £29,739.81 including the stated GBP currency. The contract was signed on 5 March 2026 and will run for 12 months. The requirement was evaluated through the open procedure, with the available outcome showing a single successful supplier for the complete address lookup and validation service. There were no options attached to the awarded lot.

This outcome indicates demand from a public-sector justice organisation for dependable address data, postcode lookup and validation delivered into multiple established digital platforms. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would need a proven address database or comparable data service, reliable lookup and validation technology, and the ability to integrate with systems such as case-management and tribunal platforms. Accuracy, data quality, resilience and ease of use would be important because the service supports verified records and reduces manual errors. Relevant experience supplying public bodies or other organisations with sensitive, high-volume administrative systems would strengthen credibility. A capable provider would also need to support several business applications through one consistent service.

## Notice

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is procuring the AFD Postcode Plus service, supplied through Computacenter, to support address lookup and validation functionality across several internal digital systems. These include Sigma, the Mental Health Tribunal System (MHTS), and the Criminal Appeals Office (CAO) platforms. The Contract will last for a period of 12 months. Its primary purpose is to provide accurate postcode and address lookup functionality within SCTS digital systems, enabling users to quickly identify and populate verified address information. This supports efficient data entry, improves data accuracy, and reduces the risk of manual input errors when recording address details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is procuring the AFD Postcode Plus service, supplied through Computacenter, to support address lookup and validation functionality across several internal digital systems. These include Sigma, the Mental Health Tribunal System (MHTS), and the Criminal Appeals Office (CAO) platforms. The Contract will last for a period of 12 months. Its primary purpose is to provide accurate postcode and address lookup functionality within SCTS digital systems, enabling users to quickly identify and populate verified address information. This supports efficient data entry, improves data accuracy, and reduces the risk of manual input errors when recording address details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564732 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,739 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode area | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Computacenter |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564732

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564732
  SCTS-2026-038 - AFD Postcode Plus service - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is procuring the AFD Postcode Plus service, supplied through Computacenter, to support address lookup and validation functionality across several internal digital systems. These include Sigma, the Mental Health Tribunal System (MHTS), and the Criminal Appeals Office (CAO) platforms. The Contract will last for a period of 12 months. Its primary purpose is to provide accurate postcode and address lookup functionality within SCTS digital systems, enabling users to quickly identify and populate verified address information. This supports efficient data entry, improves data accuracy, and reduces the risk of manual input errors when recording address details.

## Notice URLs

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## Provenance

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