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BLC0168 - National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Software - AWARD

BlueLight Commercial Limited

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07 Apr 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial has awarded a national framework for Live Facial Recognition (LFR) Software under the title "BLC0168 - National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Software - AWARD". This procurement, classified under IT services (CPV: 72000000), focuses on the deployment of facial recognition technology for real-time matches against pre-determined watchlists. The process follows an open procedure and involves multiple suppliers including Bedroq, Digital Barriers Services Limited, and NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The framework spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029, covering various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and Europe, with key postal point at B4 6DG, UK. The tender stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 31 March 2025.

This framework offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, software development, or internet support. Businesses involved in developing or implementing facial recognition software can find substantial opportunities to scale and innovate within this framework. The broad geographic scope and long contract duration provide sustained business potential for companies capable of delivering high-quality, reliable facial recognition solutions. This opportunity is well-suited to firms looking to expand their footprint in public safety and IT services sectors through advanced, real-time technology deployments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0168 - National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Software - AWARD

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial has awarded a national multi-supplier framework for the provision of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) Software. The Scope of the Framework is for LFR Software, which is a real-time deployment of facial recognition technology, which compares a live camera feed (or multiple feeds) of faces against predetermined watchlists, to locate persons of interest by generating an alert when a possible match is found.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f177fb7-0589-45b1-b0e7-a2fac363bb18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1547de-bebe-4c8c-8720-02e7339e869f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BlueLight Commercial Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
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Postcode
B4 6DG
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Bedroq Limited

Digital Barriers Services Limited

NEC Software Solutions UK Limited

Further Information

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