BLC0177 - Legacy Media Digitisation Framework

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0584dbProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£50.0m

Awarded 12 Oct 2025

Suppliers

2

Lots

6

2 awarded

Published

14 Oct 2025

Description

BlueLight Commercial are looking to implement a Framework for the delivery of Media Digitisation Services. This will include the conversion of legacy media to digital records including meta data for integration with a Digital Evidence Management system. Tender Documentation is scheduled to be published on 11th August and no documentation will be available before this date. The Framework will include 6 lots which are: Lot 1: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Integration - This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files imported via integration with a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) managed by the Customer. Lot 2: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Provided - This lot is for the provision of software, hardware and training to enable a Customer to convert VHS tapes to digital files and have the files available via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution. Lot 3: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Integration - This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being returned securely to the Customer and ingested by a Digital Evidence Management Solution managed by the Customer. Lot 4: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Provided - This lot is for the provision of conversion services delivered completely by a third party with electronic files being available to the Customer via a Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) provided as part of your solution. Lot 5: Niche Media Digitisation - DEMS Integration: This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution managed by the Customer. Lot 6: Niche Media Digitisation - DEMS Provided: This lot is for the conversion of other forms of legacy media, I.e. microfiche, CD, DVD's to an electronic file for ingestion by a Digital Evidence Management solution provided as part of your solution.

Scope

Reference
BLC0177
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
09 Oct 2025 to 09 Oct 2029
CPV classifications
30233000
32322000
72311100
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Simple descriptionThe award criteria is based on gateway questions that are pass / fail, technical and pricing information. A full breakdown of the questions and scoring including the evaluation matrix to demonstrate scoring methodology is available within the tender documentation.price

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 2 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£50.0m

Award date

12 Oct 2025

Contract start

03 Nov 2025

Contract end

02 Nov 2029

Awarded to
CU
CH 03986970

Lots · 6 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Integration£50.0mcomplete
2Lot 2: VHS Media Conversion - In House - With DEMS Provided£50.0mcomplete
3Lot 3: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Integration£50.0mcomplete
4Lot 4: VHS Media Conversion - Outsource - With DEMS Provided£50.0mcomplete
5Lot 5: Niche Media Digitisation with DEMS Integration£50.0mcomplete