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BLC0228 Digital Forensic Software and Tools (DFS&T) Framework
Historical: no longer open for bids.
01/ The notice
Key facts
- Value
- Not statedValue not stated in source
- Deadline (UK time)
- No open deadlineA deadline does not apply to this historical notice.
- Published
- 21 Oct 2026
- Region
- Not stated
02/ The brief
What the notice says
Not fully read: this is the notice text; attached documents are not read.
BlueLight Commercial are approaching the market nationally to establish an Open Framework for the provision of Digital Forensic Software and Tools.
The scope of this framework has been established in alignment with the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice (2025), ensuring it reflects the current statutory requirements placed on local forensic units. This framework is intended to include all suppliers of Digital Forensic Software and Tools that support policing and agencies in meeting their obligations under the code. We seek to ensure that Software and Tools on the framework enable forces to achieve compliance, maintain quality standards and uphold the integrity and reliability of digital forensic processes in line with regulatory expectations. Inclusion on this framework does not require suppliers themselves to be accredited or directly compliant with Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice, but the Software and Tools they provide must support end users in meeting those requirements.
We reserve the right to review and amend the scope of this framework as required to reflect any updates, revisions, or iterations of the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice and associated standards throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Following national consultation, it has been agreed that case management systems will not be included within the scope of this framework. This ensures the framework remains focused on digital forensic software and tooling, avoiding overlap with other national procurement activity.
The stated estimated contract value includes provision for anticipated annual price increases over the potential contract term, in line with expected inflationary and market-related cost pressures. In addition, the value incorporates an allowance to cover estimated expenditure that may arise from use by additional participating or associated agencies during the life of the contract.
The estimated value is therefore not a guarantee of spend but represents a prudent upper limit for procurement and transparency purposes
03/ Classification
CPV codes
Common Procurement Vocabulary codes, exactly as the notice lists them. No descriptions are added here.
- 30210000
- 30230000
- 42992000
- 48100000
- 48600000
- 72000000
04/ History
Releases of this notice
11 releases held, oldest first. Dates are UK time.
- 17 Mar 2025Planning notice
Planning notice published 17 March 2025.
Release 009735-2025
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 17 Mar 2025Planning notice update
Planning notice update published 17 March 2025. The source does not state what changed.
Release 009738-2025
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 3 Apr 2025Planning notice update
Planning notice update published 3 April 2025. Stated change: Extended return of survey deadline from 4th April to 11th April - this is due to several reports of issues with accessing.
Release 012703-2025
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 24 Jun 2025Planning notice
Planning notice published 24 June 2025. The notice text changed; the source gives no change note.
Release 034592-2025
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 12 Jan 2026Tender notice
Tender notice published 12 January 2026. The notice text changed; the source gives no change note.
Deadline in this release: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT.
Release 002402-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 13 Jan 2026Tender notice update
Tender notice update published 13 January 2026. Stated change: e-sender version did not include "options" amended on Central Digital Platform to include "Options"
Deadline in this release: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT.
Release 002849-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 2 Jul 2026Notice
Notice published 2 July 2026. The notice text changed; the source gives no change note.
Release 062445-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 2 Jul 2026Notice
Notice published 2 July 2026. The source does not state what changed.
Release 062476-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 14 Oct 2026Notice
Notice published 14 October 2026. The source does not state what changed.
Release 097074-2026
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Notice published 14 October 2026. The source does not state what changed.
Release 097085-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 21 Oct 2026Notice
Notice published 21 October 2026. The source does not state what changed.
Release 099624-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab)
05/ Limits
What the source does not tell us
- The source does not state a usable value.
06/ Questions
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- Reference
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- Source
- Find a Tender
- Stage
- award · Awarded
- Framework
- Yes, as recorded by the source
- Last verified
- Thu 22 Oct 2026, 07:07 BST
- Read at
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 11:18 BST
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