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BLC0201 - Cyber Security Services (Preliminary Market Engagement)

  • First published: 20 September 2025
  • Last modified: 20 September 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0553a6
Published by:
BlueLight Commercial Limited
Authority ID:
AA86131
Publication date:
20 September 2025
Deadline date:
24 October 2025
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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 ScanningLot 2 - Cyber Incident Response and Planning ServicesLot 3 - Cyber Resilience AuditLot 4 - Cyber Security Training ServicesTo 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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

BLC0201

Procurement 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.

Main category

Services

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

59000000 GBP to 58000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

19 December 2025, 00:00AM to 18 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 18 December 2033

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

Contracting authority

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary

Town/City: London

Postcode: SW1P 3JS

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/

Companies House: 12517649

NUTS code: UKI32

Email: e-procurement@bluelight.police.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Framework

Further information about fees

The fees are a percentage of the business transacted via the Framework, per supplier.

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

1.00%

Type of framework

Closed

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

18 December 2033, 23:59PM

Maximum number of suppliers

36

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

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.

Lots

Divided into 4 lots

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management Scanning Services

Lot number: LOT-0001

Description

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management Scanning Services, please see documentation for further information.

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

Lot value (estimated)

38000000 GBP Excluding VAT

45600000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

19 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

18 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

18 December 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

3+5 Open Framework

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)

Award criteria

Weighting description

Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents

Type: price

Name

Simple description

Description

Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents

Incident Planning and Response Services

Lot number: LOT-0002

Description

Incident Planning and Response Services, please see documentation for further information.

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

Lot value (estimated)

8000000 GBP Excluding VAT

9600000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

19 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

18 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

18 December 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

3+5 Open Framework

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)

Award criteria

Weighting description

Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents

Type: price

Name

Simple description

Description

Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents

Cyber Resilience Audit Services

Lot number: LOT-0003

Description

Cyber Resilience Audit Services, please see documentation for further information.

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

Lot value (estimated)

4000000 GBP Excluding VAT

4800000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

19 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

18 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

18 December 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

3+5 Open Framework

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)

Award criteria

Weighting description

Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents

Type: price

Name

Simple description

Description

Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents

Cyber Security Training Services

Lot number: LOT-0004

Description

Cyber Security Training Services, please see documentation for further information.

CPV classifications

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • 48931000 - Training software package
  • 80500000 - Training services

Lot value (estimated)

8000000 GBP Excluding VAT

9600000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

19 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

18 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

18 December 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

3+5 Open Framework

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)

Award criteria

Weighting description

Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents

Type: price

Name

Simple description

Description

Award criteria is stated in the procurement documents

Submission

Tender submission deadline

24 October 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

10 October 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

21 November 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders must be submitted electronically via https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Tender submission deadline

24 October 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

10 October 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

21 November 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders must be submitted electronically via https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72800000 Computer audit and testing services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72150000 Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services Hardware consultancy services
72810000 Computer audit services Computer audit and testing services
72610000 Computer support services Computer support and consultancy services
72820000 Computer testing services Computer audit and testing services
72590000 Computer-related professional services Computer-related services
72222000 Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services Systems and technical consultancy services
72222100 Information systems or technology strategic review services Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72223000 Information technology requirements review services Systems and technical consultancy services
72222300 Information technology services Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Computer and Related Services
72254000 Software testing System and support services
72225000 System quality assurance assessment and review services Systems and technical consultancy services
72224200 System quality assurance planning services Project management consultancy services
72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services Software programming and consultancy services
72246000 Systems consultancy services Systems analysis and programming services
72254100 Systems testing services Software testing
72611000 Technical computer support services Computer support services
80500000 Training services Education and training services
48931000 Training software package Training and entertainment software package

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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