Planning

BLC0329 - Police AI Lead Delivery Partner

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 14:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 11:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Limited is initiating the procurement process for the Police AI Lead Delivery Partner, aimed at advancing AI adoption across policing in England and Wales. The current stage of this process is planning, with a remote market engagement session scheduled for 7th May 2026. Interested parties should register by 5th May 2026. The session seeks input on market capacity and delivery models pertaining to AI in policing, focusing on services such as technical assurance and delivery models in AI applications. Although the procurement route is still to be determined, the anticipated start date for any contracts resulting from this process is 1st September 2026, within the IT services category in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate capabilities in AI solutions, especially those applicable in policing contexts. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and micros, making it an attractive prospect for smaller enterprises. Companies that can provide technical, assurance, and implementation capabilities in partnership or consortium arrangements are well-suited to contribute effectively to this initiative, particularly by supporting the establishment of scalable, ethical AI practices within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0329 - Police AI Lead Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Delivery Partner for Police AI capable of supporting the stand-up, mobilisation and delivery of Police AI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068544
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035322-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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