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BLC0109 - Digital Forensic Services DPS

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bluelight Commercial has republished the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Forensic Services under tender reference BLC0109. This strategic, collaborative procurement is aimed at enhancing quality, standardisation, legal compliance, and innovation across public security, law, and order services. With an eight-year duration from the DPS commencement date, it looks to award multiple Service Agreements over various lots on digital data retrieval, forensic investigation, and evaluation, covering locations such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The tender, currently in the 'active' stage, utilises a 'restricted procedure' procurement method, with the tender period ending on 28 February 2027 and contracts commencing on 1 March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in digital forensic services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, with various lots covering mobile device data retrieval, computer data forensic investigations, and case evaluations. Companies capable of delivering high-quality forensic analysis, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing innovative solutions will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The strategic nature of the procurement aims to enhance operational capabilities and market capacity for service providers, thereby opening avenues for sustained business development and service diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0109 - Digital Forensic Services DPS

Notice Description

This is a republication of OJEU reference 2020/S 203-494905 ( https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/494905-2020 ) which was originally published by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset. The Dynamic Purchasing System has novated from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset to Bluelight Commercial. Bluelight Commercial are leading a Digital Forensics Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which will be in place for an eight-year period from commencement of the DPS. The Authority and its Customers are seeking to award multiple Service Agreements through the following structure of requirements:- Lot 1A Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Lot 1B Digital Data Retrieval - Computers Lot 2A Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Decrypt & Acquire Lot 2B Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Chip / Data Restoration Lot 2C Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Bespoke Lot 2D Complex Digital Data Retrieval - HDD/Peripheries Repair & Data Restoration Lot 2E Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Peripheries Lot 3 Digital Forensic Investigation & Evaluation Lot 4A Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Cell Site Analysis Lot 4B Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Still / Video Image Enhancement Lot 4C Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Video Production and Presentation Lot 4D Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Face Lot 4E Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Clothing Lot 4F Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Vehicles Lot 4G Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Other Lot 4H Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Enhancement Lot 4I Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Analysis Lot 4J Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Voice Comparison Lot 5A Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Mobile Device DDR Lot 5B Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Computer DFI Lot 5C Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - GTD / Test Data Production Lot 5D Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - ISO 17020 / 17025 Training Lot 5E Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Other Training e.g. Crim.PR / Expert Witness Lot 5F Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Tool Training Lot 5G Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Method Validation Lot 5H Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Quality Assurance Consultancy Lot 6 Collection & Delivery (Lots 2A - E & 4A - J only) This is a strategic collaborative national (pan force) procurement, buying once for many, driving quality, standardisation, compliance with legislation and innovation, whilst increasing market capacity and capability. The DPS will provide opportunities for Forensic Service Providers to win business and provide a range of services which are compatible with operational capabilities at any given time. If you already have a place on the Digital Forensic Services... Additional information: Please go to https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders search keyword 'BLC0109' to find the opportunity and access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cdf3ea1-e264-487b-9579-596be6833c87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01b3b0e-1813-44f9-9e33-f72dd1f53c30
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 2 Mar 2027 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Jane Harrod
Contact Email
jane.harrod@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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