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title: "Next Generation Procurement(NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensics Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
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# Next Generation Procurement(NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensics Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: EU SUPPLY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9e63338-e8f1-4f32-b618-ef687214f6a9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Next Generation Procurement (NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensics Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" is led by BlueLight Commercial in collaboration with The Forensic Capability Network. This initiative falls under the laboratory services industry category, aiming to standardise specifications and terms for physical forensics services over a seven-year contract period starting on 17th December 2021, with a total contract value of £6 billion. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a submission deadline of 6th December 2021, and it seeks to create a sustainable marketplace for policing and the criminal justice system across various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the forensic services, laboratory services, and investigation sectors. Companies that specialise in delivering high-quality forensic analysis, have capabilities in providing police service support, or offer innovative technological solutions for the criminal justice industry would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The collaborative approach emphasised in the procurement process may allow participating businesses to forge beneficial partnerships, consequently enhancing their market presence and growth potential in the relevant sectors.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949acaf8-2d22-433c-8627-f88b2a150e91 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2021 - 16 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000,000 |
| 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 | EU SUPPLY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 75241100 - Police services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 10:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949acaf8-2d22-433c-8627-f88b2a150e91
- 4 Nov 2021 at 18:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949acaf8-2d22-433c-8627-f88b2a150e91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949acaf8-2d22-433c-8627-f88b2a150e91
  2nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40444&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
  User / Company

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