--- title: "Next Generation Procurement(NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensics Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f3d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f3d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f3d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f3d0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2022-02-21" --- # Next Generation Procurement(NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensics Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f3d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f3d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f3d0.json) ## Summary The procurement titled "Next Generation Procurement (NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensics Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" is being conducted by BlueLight Commercial, with the aim of establishing a seven-year framework designed to standardise forensics contracts for police services. The tender is currently at the planning stage, having had its submission deadline extended to December 13, 2021. Located in Birmingham, UK, this procurement primarily seeks services related to police work, specifically under the classification of "Police services". The procurement is being managed through a selective method known as the restricted procedure, ensuring a competitive process focused on delivering value for money to the policing sector. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth within the forensic services industry, particularly for businesses that specialise in physical forensics, laboratory services, and associated investigations. Companies capable of delivering services across the various lots, such as toxicology, DNA analysis, and crime scene examination, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The collaborative nature of this procurement also suggests that businesses with the capacity for scalable and innovative solutions will have a competitive advantage, ultimately contributing to enhancing the capabilities of the criminal justice system in the UK. ## 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. ### Lot Information Road Traffic Toxicology Lot 1 Road Traffic Toxicology TOX01 Road Traffic Act - Driving under the Influence of Alcohol (Drink Driving) TOX02 Road Traffic Act - Drug Driving Over the Prescribed Limit (Sec 5A) - Staged Approach TOX03 Road Traffic Act - Drug Driving Over the Prescribed Limit (Sec 5A) - Full Panel TOX04 Road Traffic Act - Driving under the Influence of Drugs (Sec 4) TOX05 Road Traffic Act - Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (Sec 4 and Sec 5A Combined) TOX06 Road Traffic Act - Alcohol Calculations TOX07 Road Traffic Act - Examination of blood or urine samples or liquids for Alcohol and / or Drugs (Bespoke Examinations) TOX08 Datapack Provision REP01 Streamlined Forensic Report 2 (SFR2) REP02 Full Statement (including Evaluative where applicable) PRI01 Priority Casework Toxicology Lot 2 Casework Toxicology CTX01 Casework Toxicology - Alcohol (Standard) CTX02 Casework Toxicology - Alcohol (Enhanced) CTX03 Casework Toxicology - Drugs (blood and urine) CTX04 Casework Toxicology - Bespoke REP01 Streamlined Forensic Report 2 (SFR2) REP02 Full Statement (including Evaluative where applicable) URG01 Urgent (In hours) URG02 Urgent (Out of hours) PRI01 Priority Drugs Lot 3 Drugs DRG01 Simple Drug Identification & Legal Status DRG02 Enhanced Drug Identification & Legal Status DRG03 Drug Identification and Quantification ('Purity') DRG04 Drugs - Bespoke (Hourly) DRG05 Test-Purchase Operation DRG06 Fingerprint Preservation DRG07 Fingerprints and DNA Preservation REP01 Streamlined Forensic Report 2 (SFR2) REP02 Full Statement (including Evaluative where applicable) SCA01 Provide 24 hour, 365-day service for the attendance of an appropriately competent, qualified and experienced individual(s) at scene URG01 Urgent (In hours) URG02 Urgent (Out of hours) PRI01 Priority Subject DNA Database Lot 4 Subject DNA Database DNA01 PACE DNA Subject Sample - DNA-17 DNA02 Subject DNA Sample (CED and Biometric Vetting) - DNA-17 URG01 Urgent (In hours) URG02 Urgent (Out of hours) Crime Stains Lot 5 Crime Stains BF01 Simple / Limited Search & Recovery DNA03 Elimination DNA Subject Sample - DNA-17 DNA04 Crime stain DNA-17 analysis and interpretation DNA05 Crime stain DNA-17 comparison DNA06 DNA Quality Assurance Services (Environmental monitoring) DNA07 DNA-17 analysis for validation purposes URG01 Urgent (In hours) URG02 Urgent (Out of hours) Firearms & Ammunition Lot 6 Firearms & Ammunition Fire Investigation Lot 7 Fire Investigation FIR01 Fire Accelerants FIR02 Fire Damage REP01 Streamlined Forensic Report 2 (SFR2) REP02 Full Statement (including Evaluative where applicable) SCA01 Provide 24 hour, 365-day service for the attendance of an appropriately competent, qualified and experienced individual(s) at scene PRI01 Priority Noxious Substances Lot 8 Noxious Substances NOX01 Incapacitant Sprays NOX02 Noxious Substances - Standard NOX03 Noxious Substances - Enhanced REP02 Full Statement (including Evaluative where applicable) URG01 Urgent (In hours) URG02 Urgent (Out of hours) PRI01 Priority Questioned Documents Lot 9 Questioned Documents QDC01 Questioned Documents and Counterfeiting - Standard QDC02 Questioned Documents and Counterfeiting - Enhanced REP01 Streamlined Forensic Report 2 (SFR2) REP02 Full Statement (including Evaluative where applicable) URG01 Urgent (In hours) URG02 Urgent (Out of hours) PRI01 Priority Ecology Lot 10 Ecology ECO01 Ecology Services REP02 Full Statement (including Evaluative where applicable) URG01 Urgent (In hours) URG02 Urgent (Out of hours) SCA01 Provide 24 hour, 365-day service for the attendance of an appropriately competent, qualified and experienced individual(s) at scene Marks and Traces Lot 11 Marks & Traces MKS01 Examination and comparison of footwear marks and impressions MKS02 Examination and comparison of instrument marks and impressions MKS03 Examination and comparison of glove or tyre marks and impressions TRA01 Hair Examination - Comparison TRA02 Fibres Examination TRA03 Particulates - Glass TRA04 Particulates/trace - Other TRA05 Firearm Discharge Residue Examination REP02 Full Statement (including Evaluative where applicable) SCA01 Provide 24 hour, 365-day service for the attendance of an appropriately competent, qualified and experienced individual(s) at scene URG01 Urgent (In hours) URG02 Urgent (Out of hours) PRI01 Priority Biology Casework Lot 12 Biology Casework BF01 Simple / Limited Search & Recovery BF02 Body Fluid Standard Search and Recovery BF03 Body Fluid Complex Search and Recovery DNA01 PACE DNA Subject Sample - DNA-17 DNA03 Elimination DNA Subject Sample - DNA-17 DNA04 Crime stain DNA-17 analysis and interpretation DNA05 Crime stain DNA-17 comparison HE01 Hair Examination - Assessment DNA08 Subject DNA Sample (PACE or elimination) - Y-STR DNA09 Crime stain Y-STR analysis, interpretation & comparison DNA10 Specialist DNA DNA11 Familial DNA Service DNA12 Intelligence-Led Screening WAD01 Wear and Damage - Standard WAD02 Wear and Damage - Enhanced CRW01 Case Review REP01 Streamlined Forensic Report 2 (SFR2) REP02 Full Statement (including Evaluative where applicable) SCA01 Provide 24 hour, 365-day service for the attendance of an appropriately competent, qualified and experienced individual(s) at scene URG01 Urgent (In hours) URG02 Urgent (Out of hours) PRI01 Priority Managed Service Lot 13 Managed Service The fully managed service model which prioritises supply of a basket of LOTS through a single, Prime Supplier. In instances where the Prime Supplier has then exhausted its own capacity, a second tier of Supplier(s) may be engaged. Emergency Provision Lot 14 Emergency Provision The provision of any of the Services from the above list of Service Lines. In the event of an emergency that causes a temporary or permanent loss of the entire Services provision of a Lotted Service Line, the Contracting Authority may obtain immediate access to those Services by undertaking a Further Competition under the Emergency Provision Lotted Service Line, on a business continuity disaster recovery basis. All Suppliers that qualify to join the DPS can apply for Further Competitions for the Emergency Provision Lotted Service Line if they can meet the requirements in the Invitation to Tender. The response timeline for the Emergency Provision Lotted Service Line is much shorter but shall not be shorter than one Working Day. By bidding for Further Competitions under the Emergency Provision Lotted Service Line, Suppliers agree with the Contracting Authority with regards to the reduced timescales set out in the Invitation to Tender in accordance with Regulation 34 (12) of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004811-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 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 - 21 Feb 2022 at 13:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004811-2022 - 31 Jan 2022 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027747-2021 - 31 Jan 2022 at 16:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002723-2022 - 1 Dec 2021 at 18:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029860-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.psni.police.uk/ - http://www.scotland.police.uk/ - https://guernsey.police.uk - https://jersey.police.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40444&B=BLUELIGHT - 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. 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