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Published 13 Aug 2025, 15:28 BST

Official UK procurement notice

BLC0288 Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Social Media Screening Capabilities Framework

Official notice

Authority: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreementGoodsCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Software Packages & ERP (48) Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG)Isle of Man (IM)Jersey (JE)
+1 moreUK
Framework ceiling (notional)£40,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 9 Jan 2026awarded 31 Mar 2026
Awarded to Fivecast PTY Limted, NEOTAS LIMITED
Framework period 4 yrsends 8 Apr 2030 · starts 9 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

BlueLight Commercial has established a multi-supplier Framework for the provision of open-source intelligence (OSINT) software for social media screening. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by all UK Police Forces and other agencies.

BlueLight Commercial work in collaboration with blue light organisations to maximise commercial benefit to UK emergency services. Police vetting teams are responsible for ensuring that individuals applying for roles within policing, law enforcement partners, or other security-sensitive positions meet the highest standards of integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness. Vetting procedures routinely include examining an applicant’s digital footprint, social media activity, affiliations, and behavioural indicators that may reveal potential risks.

The current vetting process is labour-intensive and reliant on manual searches carried out across disparate systems and online systems.

The implementation of an OSINT solution aims to transform the police vetting process by addressing existing inefficiencies, enhancing the accuracy of intelligence gathering, and ensuring consistent application of vetting standards across all teams. Automated data collection, cross-referencing, and intelligent risk flagging will minimise the potential for human error, ensure that critical intelligence is not overlooked, and allow for faster, evidence-based decision-making.

The Framework Term shall be for a period of 4 years with no option to extend.

  • How the procedure runs: Stage 1 - ITT Stage 2 - Demonstration Please see documentation for further information.

CPV: Software package and information systems

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
2 bids received · 2 suppliers appointed
Framework period
4 yrs from 9 Apr 2026
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

1.50% of call-off value · The fees are a percentage of the business transacted via the framework, per supplier.

Who may buy through it

Police Contracting Authorities and/or Police and Crime Commissioners, for a full list go to: www.police.uk/forces ↗

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners

MOD Police, PSNI, Police Scotland, British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Police Forces of British Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies, Financial Intelligence Unit Jersey

Local Authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Combined Authorities, Mayoral Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities

UK Fire and Rescue Services

Home Office, MoJ, FCDO, DWP, Department for Business and Trade and DEFRA: including their associated agencies and non-departmental public bodies.

APCC, NPCC, College of Policing, Border Force, IOPC, BlueLight Commercial and Police Digital Services

Organisations set up under the Crime and Courts Act 2013

NHS Bodies

Published description of the framework

This framework has been awarded to multiple suppliers for use by law enforcement agencies and other public sector bodies. The procedure for Call-Off Contracts is further competition or direct award

Call-offs published through it1

Notices that name this framework as their framework in the official record. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Awarded 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£40,000,000
Contract period: 9 Apr 2026 – 8 Apr 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £40,000,000 exc. VAT · £50,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
48000000 Software package and information systems

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Simple description: Technical Response - 55% Social Value - 5% Solution Demonstrations - 10% Price - 30% Please see documentation for full further information.
What this means for your bid
  • “BLC0288 Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Social Media Screening…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
Police Contracting Authorities and/or Police and Crime Commissioners, for a full list go to: https://www.police.uk/forces Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners MOD Police, PSNI, Police Scotland, British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Police Forces of British Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies, Financial Intelligence Unit Jersey Local Authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Combined Authorities, Mayoral Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities UK Fire and Rescue Services Home Office, MoJ, FCDO, DWP, Department for Business and Trade and DEFRA: including their associated agencies and non-departmental public bodies. APCC, NPCC, College of Policing, Border Force, IOPC, BlueLight Commercial and Police Digital Services Organisations set up under the Crime and Courts Act 2013 NHS Bodies
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
13 Aug 2025, 15:28 BST
Last source update
6 May 2026, 11:53 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 4 Mar 2026
Authority reference
BLC0288
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-077009
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Software package and information systems
Delivery area in notice
Guernsey (GG)Isle of Man (IM)Jersey (JE)UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058739 Find a Tender
How it runs

Stage 1 - ITT

Stage 2 - Demonstration

Please see documentation for further information.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Appointment period ends
9 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
16 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 1.50% of call-off value · The fees are a percentage of the business transacted via the framework, per supplier.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders ↗

Timeline

13 Aug 2025 → 6 May 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    13 Aug 2025, 15:28 BST
  2. Market engagement358 days ago
    23 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST

    The intention is to hold the session remotely via Microsoft Teams on Friday 24th October 2025, 1pm.

    The event will be limited to 2 people from each organisation.

    If you would like to register your interest to attend the session, please do so by completing this survey www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/8GNMF2/ ↗ by 12 noon on 23rd October 2025.

  3. Next notice expected333 days ago
    17 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published325 days ago
    25 Nov 2025, 16:34 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by304 days ago
    16 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
  6. Admission / appointment period ends280 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    9 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
  7. Award decision expected by226 days ago
    4 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Assessment summaries sent199 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Contract starts191 days ago
    9 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  10. Standstill ends185 days ago
    14 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  11. Latest notice published163 days ago
    6 May 2026, 11:53 BST

Notice history

12 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Aug 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    13 Aug 2025, 15:28 BST
    UK2
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    17 Oct 2025, 14:22 BST
    UK2
  3. Published value updated to £40,000,000
    17 Oct 2025, 14:22 BST
    was £50,000,000
  4. Tender notice published
    25 Nov 2025, 16:34 GMT
    UK4
  5. Status changed to active
    25 Nov 2025, 16:34 GMT
  6. Procurement method changed
    25 Nov 2025, 16:34 GMT
  7. Deadline published: 9 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
    25 Nov 2025, 16:34 GMT
  8. Contract award notice published
    1 Apr 2026, 11:43 BST
    UK6
  9. Status changed to complete
    1 Apr 2026, 11:43 BST
  10. Contract signature expected
    15 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  11. Contract details notice published
    6 May 2026, 11:53 BST
    UK7
  12. Procurement method changed
    6 May 2026, 11:53 BST
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-10: 1 release · 17 Oct 2025
  • 2025-08: 1 release · 13 Aug 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 21 award · see the list ↓
Bids received 22 from SMEs
Named bidders 2published on the award notice
Contracts signed 1latest 15 Apr 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Fivecast PTY LimtedSME, NEOTAS LIMITEDSMEBLC0288 Framework for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Social Media Screening Capabilities17 Apr 2026 – 16 Apr 2030£40,000,00031 Mar 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • BLC0288 Framework for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Social Media Screening Capabilities · Fivecast PTY LimtedSME, NEOTAS LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    15 Apr 2026
    Value
    £40,000,000
    Period
    17 Apr 2026 – 16 Apr 2030
    Status
    active
    9 agreed KPIs: 1. Implementation · 2. Management Information · 3. System Availability …
    • 1. Implementation, All Implementations must be delivered on time to the timescales set out and agreed between the Supplier and each Contracting Authority as detailed in the implementation plan. Implementation of the software is accepted as completed when the software is accepted as operational by the Contracting Authority. Calculation methodology = (Delivered on time/total number of call off orders)
    • 2. Management Information, Management Information shared in full within 10 days of the reporting period Calculation methodology = (on time reports / total reports)
    • 3. System Availability, Availability of the system (excluding planned downtime – notified to the Contracting Authority in advance) with a quarter. Uptime Percentage = (Uptime hours / total hours in period) * 100)
    • 4. Service Requests – Initial Response, Number of service requests meeting initial response time within quarter / total number of service requests logged within quarter.
    • 5. Service Requests – Resolved on Time, Number of requests recorded as Priority 1 which miss target resolution time in quarter / total number of Priority 1 service requests logged within quarter.
    • 6. P1 Requests – Missed Resolution Time, Number of requests recorded as Priority 1 which miss target resolution time in quarter / total number of Priority 1 service requests logged within quarter.
    • 7. P2 Requests – Missed Resolution Time, Number of requests recorded as Priority 2 which miss target resolution time in quarter / total number of Priority 2 service requests logged within quarter.
    • 8. P3 Requests – Missed Resolution Time, Number of requests recorded as Priority 3 which miss target resolution time in quarter / total number of Priority 3 service requests logged within quarter.
    • 9. Social Value, Within 3 months of commencement of the Service Level Agreement, the Supplier shall register their organisation on the NetPositive Social Value Action Planning Tool (https://police.net-positive.org/) and create an action plan detailing their social value commitments and actions. As a minimum, the Supplier must update their action plan annually with progress and evidence of delivery.

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
2final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one20—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 12517649 Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary, London, London, SW1P 3JSContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • Fivecast PTY LimtedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PPBR-1345-MZLT 80 Hutt Street, Adelaide, AU, 5000, AUContact email
  • Neotas LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 10602502 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, London, EC2A 4NEContact email

Official documents & specifications (6)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDFRedacted copy of Framework Agreement which suppliers have signed

Notices published for this procedure