--- title: "BLC0224 - Framework for the Provision of Covert Management Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050faf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050faf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050faf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050faf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED" published: "2025-11-18" --- # BLC0224 - Framework for the Provision of Covert Management Systems Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050faf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050faf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050faf.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "BLC0224 - Framework for the Provision of Covert Management Systems" was initiated by BlueLight Commercial Limited, a public authority part of sub-central government, based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was managed through a competitive flexible procedure and was aimed at establishing a national multi-supplier framework for providing covert management systems to UK law enforcement agencies. This process involved several stages, including a planned market engagement phase, tender updates, and contract award stages, following the initial procurement phase. Unfortunately, on 18th November 2025, it was announced that the contract linked to this tender would not be awarded, marking the cancellation stage due to the contracting authority's decision. The tender offered significant opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) covert management systems suited for a highly regulated law enforcement context. The framework was designed to support various covert operations needs, including core modules for managing operations and specific capabilities in surveillance and intelligence handling. This opportunity was suitable for large-scale suppliers as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), indicated by the successful bids from organizations like ABM Intelligence Limited and NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. While the contract award was ultimately cancelled, businesses specialising in software for law enforcement, particularly those familiar with applying covert strategies and risk management, were well-positioned to engage in such procurement processes. ## Notice BlueLight Commercial are looking to establish a national multi-supplier framework for the provision of Covert Management Systems. BlueLight Commercial work in collaboration with blue light organisations to maximise commercial benefit to UK emergency services. A number of covert tactics are available to law enforcement agencies in the UK to enable them to prevent and detect crime or disorder and maintain public safety. This is a highly regulated activity, with organisations making use of undercover tactics, covert human intelligence sources and protected persons management. Law enforcement agencies require specialised systems to allow them to effectively manage any covert operations, ensuring appropriate authority is granted and a clear audit trail is available. BlueLight Commercial are seeking Commercial-off-the Shelf (COTS) Covert Management Systems which can be hosted on-premise or within the cloud. The systems are required to support: * Core Module - end-to-end planning, authorisation, risk management, product handling and oversight of covert operations, * Prison Surveillance - enabling request and retrieval of material held in the prison network, * Protected Person Management - for the management of individuals under protection e.g. witnesses, judges, jurors, officers and family members, * Surveillance Operations Management, * Undercover Operations Management, * Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) handling, * Communications Authority Management, * Technical Support Unit (TSU) Support. This will be for a period of four (4) years. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by all UK Police Forces and other agencies, the participants are named in the ITT documentation. ### Planning Information The intention is to hold the session remotely via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 29th May 2025 at 3pm. The event will be limited to 2 people from each organisation. If you would like to register your interest to attend the session, please do so by completing this survey https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LIMAB0/, by 12pm on Wednesday 28th May, stating the name, role and e-mail address of each attendee. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074682-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 14 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | Awards value | £10,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ABM INTELLIGENCE; NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 72261000 - Software support services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2025 at 11:11 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074682-2025 - 17 Nov 2025 at 17:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074555-2025 - 27 Oct 2025 at 15:44 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068662-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 06:15 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065755-2025 - 15 Oct 2025 at 15:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065714-2025 - 19 Aug 2025 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049889-2025 - 7 Aug 2025 at 07:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046713-2025 - 7 Aug 2025 at 06:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046712-2025 - 24 Jul 2025 at 09:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042631-2025 - 18 Jul 2025 at 16:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041447-2025 - 18 Jul 2025 at 16:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041441-2025 - 18 Jul 2025 at 15:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041418-2025 - 9 May 2025 at 12:12 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020063-2025 - 9 May 2025 at 11:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020051-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074682-2025 18th November 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074555-2025 17th November 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068662-2025 27th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065755-2025 16th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065714-2025 15th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049889-2025 19th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046713-2025 7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046712-2025 7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042631-2025 24th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041447-2025 18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041441-2025 18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041418-2025 18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020063-2025 9th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020051-2025 9th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Notice URLs - http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/ - https://altiaintel.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.necsws.com/ - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LIMAB0/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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