--- title: "BLC0288 Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Social Media Screening Capabilities Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058739" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058739" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058739.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058739.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED" published: "2026-05-06" --- # BLC0288 Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Social Media Screening Capabilities Framework Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058739 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058739) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058739.json) ## Summary BlueLight Commercial Limited, based in London, has completed a procurement process for the establishment of a multi-supplier framework designed to provide Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) software for social media screening. The process, which followed a competitive flexible procedure, has culminated in the award stage with contracts active and effective as of 17th April 2026. The awarded suppliers, Neotas Limited from London and Fivecast PTY Limited from Adelaide, are set to service this needs across various UK Police Forces and other public sector agencies. The framework, valued at £40 million, spans a period of four years concluding on 16th April 2030. This initiative is aimed at enhancing police vetting procedures by automating social media checks, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of intelligence gathering. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and digital intelligence. The framework requires solutions capable of supporting a wide array of law enforcement and public sector agencies, providing a platform for these SMEs to expand their market reach and client base. Businesses with expertise in automated data solutions, digital security, and social media analytics stand well-suited to leverage this opportunity, helping them to grow within the UK public sector landscape. The procurement, held under the guidelines of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), promises consistent demand for innovative intelligence software solutions. ## Notice BlueLight Commercial has established a multi-supplier Framework for the provision of open-source intelligence (OSINT) software for social media screening. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by all UK Police Forces and other agencies. BlueLight Commercial work in collaboration with blue light organisations to maximise commercial benefit to UK emergency services. Police vetting teams are responsible for ensuring that individuals applying for roles within policing, law enforcement partners, or other security-sensitive positions meet the highest standards of integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness. Vetting procedures routinely include examining an applicant's digital footprint, social media activity, affiliations, and behavioural indicators that may reveal potential risks. The current vetting process is labour-intensive and reliant on manual searches carried out across disparate systems and online systems. The implementation of an OSINT solution aims to transform the police vetting process by addressing existing inefficiencies, enhancing the accuracy of intelligence gathering, and ensuring consistent application of vetting standards across all teams. Automated data collection, cross-referencing, and intelligent risk flagging will minimise the potential for human error, ensure that critical intelligence is not overlooked, and allow for faster, evidence-based decision-making. The Framework Term shall be for a period of 4 years with no option to extend. ### Planning Information The intention is to hold the session remotely via Microsoft Teams on Friday 24th October 2025, 1pm. 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/8GNMF2/ by 12 noon on 23rd October 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041446-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | £40,000,000 | | Awards value | £40,000,000 | | Contracts value | £40,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED | | 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 | FIVECAST PTY LIMTED; NEOTAS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041446-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030266-2026 - 25 Nov 2025 at 16:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077009-2025 - 17 Oct 2025 at 13:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066354-2025 - 13 Aug 2025 at 14:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048481-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041446-2026 6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030266-2026 1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077009-2025 25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066354-2025 17th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048481-2025 13th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15712 Redacted copy of Framework Agreement which suppliers have signed ## Notice URLs - http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/ - https://neotas.com - https://police.net-positive.org/ - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders - https://www.fivecast.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.police.uk/forces - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/8GNMF2/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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