Planning

BLC0201 Cyber Security Penentration Testing Framework

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 10:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED has initiated the planning stage of a procurement process for the BLC0201 Cyber Security Penetration Testing Framework. This tender targets IT services within the public authority and sub-central government sector, specifically focused on providing a new multi-supplier framework for cyber security penetration testing services. The procurement, located in the United Kingdom, has a planned contract period starting from 26 November 2025 to 25 November 2029, with a gross value of £4 million. Communications regarding further notices are expected by 1 August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and cyber security. Companies with expertise in penetration testing and interested in establishing a government framework agreement could find this opportunity particularly beneficial. With the potential to collaborate with UK policing and governmental agencies, large to medium enterprises with robust experience in cyber security and penetration testing will be well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0201 Cyber Security Penentration Testing Framework

Notice Description

This procurement aims to deliver a new multi-supplier framework for the provision of Cyber Security Penetration Testing services. The framework is being established on behalf of UK policing and government departments and agencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030877-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Amy McTear
Contact Email
amy.mctear@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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