Planning

BLC0218 Crypto Storage and Realisation Framework

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bluelight Commercial Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in London, aims to establish a Crypto Storage and Realisation Framework. This involves a single supplier framework for a software-as-a-service custody solution for crypto assets, including associated services to facilitate the seizure and realisation of such assets. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with a future notice date set for 10th June 2025. The contract is valued at £24 million and spans from 21st December 2025 to 20th December 2029. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the industry-specific software package and trust and custody services, serving UK policing, government departments, and agencies.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in financial technology and software development, with expertise in trust and custody services. The opportunity to collaborate with UK governmental entities can provide significant exposure and long-term collaboration prospects. Businesses with capabilities in developing or managing platforms for digital asset custody and those with an established presence in public sector tenders will find this opportunity well-suited to their strengths. The establishment of this framework anticipates the increasing need for secure and efficient management of digital financial assets, providing substantial growth potential within this emerging market sector.

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Notice Title

BLC0218 Crypto Storage and Realisation Framework

Notice Description

This procurement is to establish a single supplier framework for for a software as a service custody solution for crypto assets and associated services to faciliate seizure, and realisation for assets. The framework is being established on behalf of UK policing and government departments and agencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05451a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030865-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

66160000 - Trust and custody services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Emma Barksby
Contact Email
emma.barksby@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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