--- title: "BLC0036 - Next Generation Procurement (NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensic Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2025-02-20" --- # BLC0036 - Next Generation Procurement (NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensic Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9.json) ## Summary BlueLight Commercial, in collaboration with The Forensic Capability Network, has initiated the procurement process titled "BLC0036 - Next Generation Procurement (NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensic Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)." This procurement focuses on police services and encompasses a wide geographic range, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international locations. The tender, currently at the "tender" stage, was published on 20th February 2025, with the procurement method being a restricted procedure (above threshold). The tender period ends on 3rd January 2029, with the contract period starting on 4th January 2029 and concluding on 5th January 2029. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand into the forensics services market, especially those that can demonstrate their ability to meet the specified entry criteria. The procurement aims to create a standardised and sustainable marketplace while ensuring value for money for policing. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to participate, thanks to the dynamic nature of the purchasing system which enables flexible entry into one or more lots. The scale of the contract, with a value ranging from £500 million to £600 million, offers significant growth potential for businesses in the forensics and police services sectors. ## Notice This is a republication of FTS reference FTS/027747-2021 (https://ojeu.com/ojdblnk/view-notice.php?id=3373751) which was originally published on the e-tendering portal EU-Supply but has been republished on the e-tendering portal In-Tend. BlueLight Commercial (BLC) in collaboration with The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) (thereafter known as the "Authority") are procuring the Next Generation Procurement Physical Forensics Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which will be in place for a 7- year period (from establishment of the DPS). The aim of the NGP is to deliver a collaborative approach to the next generation of forensics contracts for physical forensics services, providing a nationally standardised specification and terms & conditions 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). This procurement will enable a balanced approach to stabilisation of the marketplace, whilst delivering Value for Money (VfM) for policing, through embedding a culture of collaborative working and partnerships. The customers of the DPS are: Police Forces and Special Police Forces in the United Kingdom, and/or Police and Crime Commissioners (as defined by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011) and/or the Police Authorities (as defined in the Police Act 1964, Police Act 1996, Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, Police and Justice Act 2006, Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006), and other relevant legislation for the constituent parts of the United Kingdom, for their respective rights and interests. For a full list go to: https://www.police.uk/forces and About the APCC (apccs.police.uk) Scottish Police information at: http://www.scotland.police.uk/ Police Service of Northern Ireland information at: http://www.psni.police.uk/ Police Forces of British Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies including but not limited to: Gibraltar information at: https://www.police.gi Cyprus information at: https://www.sbaadministration.org/ Channel Islands information at: https://jersey.police.uk https://guernsey.police.uk Isle of Man information at: https://www.iompolice.im Includes: National Crime Agency, College of Policing, HATO, and emergency services, British Transport Police, the Northern Ireland Policing Board, Scottish joint Police Boards, College of Policing, the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), HM Courts & Tribunal Services (HMCTS), UK Fire and Crime Commissioners and the Independent Office of Police Conduct. BlueLight Commercial Ltd and the Home Office. Suppliers can apply to join one or more than one LOT providing they are able to demonstrate that they can satisfy the entry criteria defined in the Standard Selection Questionn... Additional information: Please go to https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders search keyword 'BLC0036' to find the opportunity and access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef968ee-91b4-4409-9a4a-9c35dd9591fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2029 - 5 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL | | Locality | - | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6DG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75241100 - Police services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef968ee-91b4-4409-9a4a-9c35dd9591fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef968ee-91b4-4409-9a4a-9c35dd9591fa 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bluelightcommercial/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.psni.police.uk/ - http://www.scotland.police.uk/ - https://guernsey.police.uk - https://jersey.police.uk - https://ojeu.com/ojdblnk/view-notice.php?id=3373751 - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders - https://www.iompolice.im - https://www.police.gi - https://www.police.uk/forces - https://www.sbaadministration.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9.json.