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Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units

BlueLight Commercial Limited

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31 Jul 2025 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial, acting for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and West Yorkshire Police, has completed the procurement process for the provision of live facial recognition software, hardware, and associated support and maintenance to be used in two mobile units. The procurement was conducted via a further competition on the BLC0168 National Framework for Live Facial Recognition. The contracting process included an awarded contract open from 1 July 2025 and lasting until 30 June 2030, with potential extensions available. The industry category is software packages and information systems, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an overall value of £89,271.96.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions in facial recognition technology. SMEs can greatly benefit from competing within this category, given the procurement process's provision to accommodate such enterprises. Suppliers like NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, a successful bidder, demonstrate the potential for expanding operational scope in security technology solutions, promising rewards for businesses poised to offer cutting-edge software and hardware solutions tailored to law enforcement and public safety needs in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial, on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf of West Yorkshire Police, have awarded a contract for the provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units. This procurement was conducted via Further Competition on the BLC0168 National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Framework. The contract is for an Initial 5 year contracting term to the end of June 2030. The contract may be extended for two further twelve-month optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c58c517-d38d-4351-a9d8-a5ae2978a7e2
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc00c1a-0d62-4737-bac2-0cc33dc30e6c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,271 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,271 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 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
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 3QP
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC Software Solutions UK Limited

Further Information

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