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BLC0206 - Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Framework

BlueLight Commercial

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 16:44

Award Notice
Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Planning

20 Dec 2024 at 16:09

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial has successfully completed the procurement process for the "BLC0206 - Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Framework," awarding contracts to multiple suppliers for the provision of RPA software licenses, professional services, and specialist resources. The process was conducted as an open procedure, highlighting transparency and competition. The entire contract, valued at £76 million, focuses on the supply of goods within the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement process included several lots, though some were eventually cancelled. Geographically, the framework covers the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is now in the award phase, with contracts signed on 21st August 2025.

This tender creates a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in software and IT services, particularly those focusing on RPA technology. Companies with expertise in providing software packages, consultancy services, and specialist resources can leverage this framework to expand their reach and service portfolio in the public sector, especially in policing across England and Wales. The involvement of both substantial suppliers like Accenture and IBM, as well as SMEs such as Robiquity Limited, highlights diverse opportunities for various scales of businesses to contribute and compete for significant roles in upcoming projects under this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0206 - Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Framework

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial has awarded a multi-supplier Framework for the provision of RPA software licences, associated professional services and associated specialist resources.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - RPA Software Licences

Lot 1 - RPA software licences

Lot 2 - RPA Professional Services

Lot 2 RPA Professional Services

Lot 3 - RPA Specialist Resources

Lot 3 - RPA Specialist Resources

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cc56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050646-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£76,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BlueLight Commercial
Additional Buyers

BlueLight Commercial Limited

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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
13
Supplier Names

Accenture UK Limited

Aravto Limited

Atos IT Services UK Limited

CGI IT UK Limited

Capgemini UK plc

Data Careers Ltd

Deloitte LLP

IBM United Kingdom Limited

Morson Projects Limited

Robiquity Limited

Softcat plc

UiPath UK Limited

VE3 Global

Further Information

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