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BLC0307 - National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

05 Jun 2026 at 14:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 14:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 14:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, is managing a procurement process for the "BLC0307 – National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes." This tender falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning update stage, and interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the draft specification until 19th June 2026. The projected start date for the new framework is 1st February 2027, lasting until 31st January 2035. As of 5th June 2026, BlueLight Commercial continues to engage the market through virtual sessions, seeking to define a scope that is fit for purpose.

This extensive framework creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in educational and training services for law enforcement personnel. The inclusion of programmes such as Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) highlights a focus on comprehensive training solutions, making it an attractive option for companies adept in developing and delivering bespoke training programmes. Given the framework's suitability for SMEs, smaller enterprises with innovative approaches to police training and education are encouraged to compete, offering potential growth by engaging in a high-profile, long-term contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0307 - National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes

Notice Description

A virtual Market Engagement Session was held on 30th April 2026 - link to recorded session is available via the sell2bluelight portal We would now like suppliers to provide feedback on the draft specification as a stage 2 of the market engagement process. 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

STAGE 2 - We would like interested suppliers to provide feedback on the draft specification - 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 market engagement and to register.

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/053446-2026
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
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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