--- title: "BLC0250 Police and Fire National Contract Management Solutions - Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2025-03-03" --- # BLC0250 Police and Fire National Contract Management Solutions - Market Engagement Event Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424.json) ## Summary BlueLight Commercial is conducting a market engagement event for a national contract management solution to be utilized by Police Forces and Fire and Rescue Services across England and Wales. This procurement falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The event's title is "BLC0250 Police and Fire National Contract Management Solutions - Market Engagement Event," and it aims to understand market capabilities to deliver solutions compliant with the new Procurement Act 2023. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key dates including an engagement end date of 3rd June 2025. This contract management solution will serve various locations, including the United Kingdom and several British territories and regions globally, with the core delivery address in Birmingham (postcode B4 6DG). The tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly in software package and information systems, to engage and express interest. This market engagement event fosters efficiency through the standardization of contract management data, supporting the complete procurement lifecycle and enhancing collaboration among public safety agencies. Companies adept at providing innovative and compliant solutions within these parameters stand to benefit significantly and can position themselves as key partners in enhancing the efficiency of national public safety services. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and get more details via the provided links to the Bluelight Commercial's tendering portal. ## Notice BlueLight Commercial (BLC) in conjunction with Police Forces and Fire and Rescue Services in England and Wales are looking to drive efficiencies by better use of their Contract Management data. We wish to invite the market to an engagement event to understand its capability to deliver a Contract Management solution compliant with the new Procurement Act 2023 that aids in the standardisation of data, supports the implementation of the procurement lifecycle and drives collaboration across Police and Fire Services Additional information: This PIN is to allow suppliers to express an interest a market engagement for xxxx Expressions must be made at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75093998-f033-4b0d-8a89-34b3ee7b1549 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 3 Mar 2025 at 17:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75093998-f033-4b0d-8a89-34b3ee7b1549 - 18 Feb 2025 at 16:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75093998-f033-4b0d-8a89-34b3ee7b1549 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75093998-f033-4b0d-8a89-34b3ee7b1549 3rd March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bluelightcommercial/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders ## 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-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424.json.