--- title: "Next Generation Procurement (NGP) Physical Forensics Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02da64" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02da64" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02da64.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02da64.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2021-08-27" --- # Next Generation Procurement (NGP) Physical Forensics Services Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02da64 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02da64) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02da64.json) ## Summary The BlueLight Commercial organisation is initiating the planning phase for the "Next Generation Procurement (NGP) Physical Forensics Services" contract. This project falls within the laboratory services industry category and aims to create a nationally aggregated approach to enhance forensics contracts supporting police and the criminal justice system in the UK. Key dates include a marketplace consultation webinar scheduled for 9th September 2021, and a future notice date set for 24th September 2021. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration with The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) under the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Forensics Marketplace Portfolio. This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in forensic and technical analysis services, including those involved in laboratory, medical, and investigative services. The NGP project is expected to invite new suppliers while promoting innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery. With an emphasis on value for money and operational efficiency, firms that can demonstrate capacity to meet the evolving needs of policing and the criminal justice system may find lucrative prospects within this initiative. ## Notice BlueLight Commercial (BLC) is working with The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) to deliver a collaborative approach to the next generation of forensics contracts for physical forensics services. The project sits under the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Forensics Marketplace Portfolio and is known as the Next Generation Procurement (NGP). At the heart of this work is the decision to take a nationally aggregated approach 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). Our approach considers the balance between stabilisation of the marketplace, whilst delivering value for money (VfM) for policing, by embedding a culture of collaborative working and partnerships. ### Lot Information Lot structure details to be confirmed at a later date BlueLight Commercial (BLC) is working with The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) to deliver a collaborative approach to the next generation of forensics contracts for physical forensics services. The project sits under the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Forensics Marketplace Portfolio and is known as the Next Generation Procurement (NGP). At the heart of this work is the decision to take a nationally aggregated approach 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). Our approach considers the balance between stabilisation of the marketplace, whilst delivering value for money (VfM) for policing, by embedding a culture of collaborative working and partnerships. The NGP will drive standardisation and operational efficiencies for both customers and suppliers, whilst maintaining quality, maximising flexibility of supply and building resilience into the supply chain. Additionally, we want to ensure that suppliers can invest in innovation and continuous improvement and that the market is open to new ways of working and new suppliers. FCN are in the process of working with stakeholders to develop an outline service design of the initial procurement and contract strategy, including the procurement route and contractual vehicle. The estimated value of the NGP will be provided in a contract notice. It is anticipated that the contract notice (call for competition) will be published in September 2021 with an indicative target date for first contracts to go live in July 2022. The purpose of this early engagement notice is to invite suppliers to be part of the supplier consultation process to inform and finalise the strategy for this procurement. We are holding a marketplace consultation Webinar on 9th September 2021. To register for this event please go to: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT Additional information: If you would like more information or if you are keen to participate, please register on as a supplier Bluelight Emergency Services e-tendering portal and express an interest. https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021236-2021 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | 27 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Sep 2021 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 75241100 - Police services - 79700000 - Investigation and security services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2021 at 08:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021236-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39366&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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