Planning

BLC0307 - National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 14:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED is overseeing the planning stage for the upcoming procurement of the "BLC0307 – National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically aiming at education and training services. Located in London, the buying organisation is considered a public authority within the sub-central government. A key event scheduled for market engagement is set for 30th April 2026 at 11:30am, via Teams, as part of pre-tender activities. Interested parties are encouraged to register their attendance by 29th April 2026 for the session through the BlueLight Commercial portal. The framework, once tendered and awarded, will cover police entry route opportunities starting February 2027.

This initiative offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, specifically those adept in developing programmes like the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP). Organisations with expertise in creating and implementing frameworks for such services can position themselves favourably, especially if they are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking growth through governmental contracts. Engaging in the preliminary market session will allow businesses to influence the scope of the framework and ensure their offerings align with the procurement needs, offering a path to substantial business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0307 - National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes

Notice Description

We would like to invite interested suppliers to a Market Engagement Session BlueLight Commercial currently manages a National Framework for Police Constable Entry Routes (PCER) which includes lots for Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP). This existing framework ends in February 2027 and therefore we need to tender its replacement. The new Framework will include as a minimum the same programmes and potentially other lots which fit within the scope of Police Initial Entry Routes. We are currently defining the scope of this new framework and would like to speak to the market to ensure we are suitably informed when finalising the scope that it is appropriate, fit for purpose and achievable. To access further information about the event please register your interest via our e-tendering platform via https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

Planning Information

The event is scheduled for 11:30am on 30th April 2026 via Teams - Please register on https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home , go to "Tenders" search key word BLC0307 to find the opportunity, ensure you register to the BlueLight Commercial portal to access additional information about the event and to register for the session.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030488-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,999,999 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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