Scope
Reference
BLC0201
Description
BlueLight Commercial are seeking to establish a multi-supplier Open Framework for the provision of Cyber Security Services. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by all UK Police Forces and all other agencies named in the Invitation to Tender documentation. The Framework is intended to have a total term of eight (8) years and will provide a route to market for the following Cyber Security Services:
Lot 1 - Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management Scanning
Lot 2 - Cyber Incident Response and Planning Services
Lot 3 - Cyber Resilience Audit
Lot 4 - Cyber Security Training Services
To make an expression of interest in this tender please do so using the bluelight e-tendering portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders. In order to locate the correct project please conduct a Keyword Search e.g. Cyber Security Services.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £59,000,000 excluding VAT
- £70,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 December 2025 to 18 December 2028
- Possible extension to 18 December 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
3+5 Open Framework
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0001. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management Scanning Services
Description
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management Scanning Services, please see documentation for further information.
Lot value (estimated)
- £38,000,000 excluding VAT
- £45,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72254000 - Software testing
- 72254100 - Systems testing services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72610000 - Computer support services
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Incident Planning and Response Services
Description
Incident Planning and Response Services, please see documentation for further information.
Lot value (estimated)
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72610000 - Computer support services
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services
- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. Cyber Resilience Audit Services
Description
Cyber Resilience Audit Services, please see documentation for further information.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0004. Cyber Security Training Services
Description
Cyber Security Training Services, please see documentation for further information.
Lot value (estimated)
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80500000 - Training services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
18 December 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
36
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
The fees are a percentage of the business transacted via the Framework, per supplier.
Framework operation description
This Framework will be awarded to multiple suppliers by participants listed in the ITT documentation. The procedure for call-off contracts will be further competition or direct award.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management Scanning Services
Lot LOT-0002. Incident Planning and Response Services
Lot LOT-0003. Cyber Resilience Audit Services
Lot LOT-0004. Cyber Security Training Services
As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management Scanning Services
Lot LOT-0002. Incident Planning and Response Services
Lot LOT-0003. Cyber Resilience Audit Services
Lot LOT-0004. Cyber Security Training Services
As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management Scanning Services
Lot LOT-0002. Incident Planning and Response Services
Lot LOT-0003. Cyber Resilience Audit Services
Lot LOT-0004. Cyber Security Training Services
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents |
Price |
Weighting description
Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 12517649
Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary
London
SW1P 3JS
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government