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Next Generation Procurement(NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensics Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

EU SUPPLY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Next Generation Procurement (NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensics Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" is led by BlueLight Commercial in collaboration with The Forensic Capability Network. This initiative falls under the laboratory services industry category, aiming to standardise specifications and terms for physical forensics services over a seven-year contract period starting on 17th December 2021, with a total contract value of £6 billion. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a submission deadline of 6th December 2021, and it seeks to create a sustainable marketplace for policing and the criminal justice system across various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the forensic services, laboratory services, and investigation sectors. Companies that specialise in delivering high-quality forensic analysis, have capabilities in providing police service support, or offer innovative technological solutions for the criminal justice industry would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The collaborative approach emphasised in the procurement process may allow participating businesses to forge beneficial partnerships, consequently enhancing their market presence and growth potential in the relevant sectors.

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Notice Title

Next Generation Procurement(NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensics Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial (BLC) in collaboration with The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) (thereafter known as the "Authority") are procuring the Next Generation Procurement Physical Forensics Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which will be in place for a 7- year period (from establishment of the DPS). The aim of the NGP is to deliver a collaborative approach to the next generation of forensics contracts for physical forensics services, providing a nationally standardised specification and terms & conditions to build a cohesive sustainable marketplace environment, where service delivery and capacity meet both the current and future needs of policing and the criminal justice system (CJS). This procurement will enable a balanced approach to stabilisation of the marketplace, whilst delivering Value for Money (VfM) for policing, through embedding a culture of collaborative working and partnerships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949acaf8-2d22-433c-8627-f88b2a150e91
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

75241100 - Police services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2021 - 16 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EU SUPPLY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Contact Name
Linda Barnes
Contact Email
linda.barnes@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
+447929758926

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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