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BLC0240 Appointment of a suitably qualified consultant to support NPCC Lead on operational Language Services matters

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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01 May 2025 at 12:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority based in London, involves the appointment of a consultant to support the NPCC Lead on operational Language Services matters. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was carried out through a direct procurement method without competition as it was below the threshold. Robinia Consultancy Services Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in Wisbech, was awarded the contract to provide project management consultancy and training services, as documented on 1st May 2025. The contract is active and commenced on 1st April 2025, set to run until 31st March 2026, with possible quarterly extensions until 31st March 2027. The framework agreement is standalone with reopening competition after specific intervals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies offering language and training services, especially those capable of providing robust support in operational language service matters. Businesses experienced in project management and training services, particularly within the public sector, stand to benefit from aligning themselves with such procurement needs. The structured framework offers a potential for future opportunities through established reopening intervals, which may be highly appealing to enterprises looking to expand their market presence in government-related consulting services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0240 Appointment of a suitably qualified consultant to support NPCC Lead on operational Language Services matters

Notice Description

Appointment of a suitably qualified consultant to support NPCC Lead on operational Language Services matters. Consultant to provide Officer and interpreter training and to develop a suitable training packages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018435-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Rachel Elwood
Contact Email
e-procurement@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBINIA CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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