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title: "BLC0168 - National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Software - AWARD"
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# BLC0168 - National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Software - AWARD

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f177fb7-0589-45b1-b0e7-a2fac363bb18

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## Summary

BlueLight Commercial has awarded a national framework for Live Facial Recognition (LFR) Software under the title "BLC0168 - National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Software - AWARD". This procurement, classified under IT services (CPV: 72000000), focuses on the deployment of facial recognition technology for real-time matches against pre-determined watchlists. The process follows an open procedure and involves multiple suppliers including Bedroq, Digital Barriers Services Limited, and NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The framework spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029, covering various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and Europe, with key postal point at B4 6DG, UK. The tender stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 31 March 2025.

This framework offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, software development, or internet support. Businesses involved in developing or implementing facial recognition software can find substantial opportunities to scale and innovate within this framework. The broad geographic scope and long contract duration provide sustained business potential for companies capable of delivering high-quality, reliable facial recognition solutions. This opportunity is well-suited to firms looking to expand their footprint in public safety and IT services sectors through advanced, real-time technology deployments.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial has awarded a national multi-supplier framework for the provision of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) Software. The Scope of the Framework is for LFR Software, which is a real-time deployment of facial recognition technology, which compares a live camera feed (or multiple feeds) of faces against predetermined watchlists, to locate persons of interest by generating an alert when a possible match is found.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1547de-bebe-4c8c-8720-02e7339e869f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BEDROQ; DIGITAL BARRIERS SERVICES; NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1547de-bebe-4c8c-8720-02e7339e869f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1547de-bebe-4c8c-8720-02e7339e869f
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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