Scope
Reference
BLC0288
Description
This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by BlueLight Commercial who are seeking to award a Framework for the provision of open-source intelligence (OSINT) software for social media screening.
The requirement will be tendered as a multiple supplier Framework and will be conducted in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure under Procurement Act 2023 ("the Regulations"). The Framework Term shall be for a period of 4 years with no option to extend. The anticipated commencement date of the Framework is 9th April 2026.
BlueLight Commercial are utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this procurement and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to express their interest, using ref BLC0288. Please note that it is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed via https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000,000 excluding VAT
- £50,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 April 2026 to 8 April 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1.5%
Framework operation description
Option mini competition and direct award. Please see documentation for full details.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Please see documentation for full list of Contracting Authorities.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Technical Response - 55% Social Value - 5% Solution Demonstrations - 10% Price - 30% Please see documentation for full further information. |
Price |
Weighting description
Technical Response - 55%
Social Value - 5%
Solution Demonstrations - 10%
Price - 30%
Please see documentation for full further information.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1 - ITT
Stage 2 - Demonstration
Please see documentation for further information.
Contracting authority
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 12517649
Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary
London
SW1P 3JS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emily Stewart
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government