Planning

Next Generation Procurement (NGP) Physical Forensics Services

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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Planning

27 Aug 2021 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The BlueLight Commercial organisation is initiating the planning phase for the "Next Generation Procurement (NGP) Physical Forensics Services" contract. This project falls within the laboratory services industry category and aims to create a nationally aggregated approach to enhance forensics contracts supporting police and the criminal justice system in the UK. Key dates include a marketplace consultation webinar scheduled for 9th September 2021, and a future notice date set for 24th September 2021. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration with The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) under the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Forensics Marketplace Portfolio.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in forensic and technical analysis services, including those involved in laboratory, medical, and investigative services. The NGP project is expected to invite new suppliers while promoting innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery. With an emphasis on value for money and operational efficiency, firms that can demonstrate capacity to meet the evolving needs of policing and the criminal justice system may find lucrative prospects within this initiative.

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Notice Title

Next Generation Procurement (NGP) Physical Forensics Services

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial (BLC) is working with The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) to deliver a collaborative approach to the next generation of forensics contracts for physical forensics services. The project sits under the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Forensics Marketplace Portfolio and is known as the Next Generation Procurement (NGP). At the heart of this work is the decision to take a nationally aggregated approach 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). Our approach considers the balance between stabilisation of the marketplace, whilst delivering value for money (VfM) for policing, by embedding a culture of collaborative working and partnerships.

Lot Information

Lot structure details to be confirmed at a later date

BlueLight Commercial (BLC) is working with The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) to deliver a collaborative approach to the next generation of forensics contracts for physical forensics services. The project sits under the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Forensics Marketplace Portfolio and is known as the Next Generation Procurement (NGP). At the heart of this work is the decision to take a nationally aggregated approach 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). Our approach considers the balance between stabilisation of the marketplace, whilst delivering value for money (VfM) for policing, by embedding a culture of collaborative working and partnerships. The NGP will drive standardisation and operational efficiencies for both customers and suppliers, whilst maintaining quality, maximising flexibility of supply and building resilience into the supply chain. Additionally, we want to ensure that suppliers can invest in innovation and continuous improvement and that the market is open to new ways of working and new suppliers. FCN are in the process of working with stakeholders to develop an outline service design of the initial procurement and contract strategy, including the procurement route and contractual vehicle. The estimated value of the NGP will be provided in a contract notice. It is anticipated that the contract notice (call for competition) will be published in September 2021 with an indicative target date for first contracts to go live in July 2022. The purpose of this early engagement notice is to invite suppliers to be part of the supplier consultation process to inform and finalise the strategy for this procurement. We are holding a marketplace consultation Webinar on 9th September 2021. To register for this event please go to: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT Additional information: If you would like more information or if you are keen to participate, please register on as a supplier Bluelight Emergency Services e-tendering portal and express an interest. https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02da64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021236-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

75241100 - Police services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Billie Heafield
Contact Email
billie.heafield@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7929759970

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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