--- title: "BLC0313 Language Services Framework: (PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT )" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055245" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055245" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055245.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055245.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED" published: "2026-05-08" --- # BLC0313 Language Services Framework: (PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT ) Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055245 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055245) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055245.json) ## Summary BlueLight Commercial Limited, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process to replace the National Police Language Services Framework, set to commence in September 2027. The focus is on multi-language translation and interpreting services for police forces across England and Wales. This preliminary market engagement aims to gather insights from the Language Services marketplace through a questionnaire, with potential follow-up discussions. Interested organisations are invited to express interest via the e-tender portal by 29th May 2026. The new framework will feature alternative, innovative service delivery models, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective solutions. This procurement project presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services. With a total projected value of £144 million, it is tailored to include small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. Businesses capable of providing 24/7 services across various platforms — including face-to-face, telephone, video, and non-verbal communication techniques — are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. The emphasis on value for money and flexibility presents an advantageous environment for innovative language service providers to showcase their capabilities and contribute to a critical national framework. ## Notice BlueLight Commercial, on behalf of police forces in England and Wales, is seeking to engage with suppliers ahead of a planned procurement for the provision of multi-language translation and interpreting services operating 24/7 using various delivery formats including: face to face, telephone, video/remote, BSL (and other non-verbal communication techniques), transcription and written/document translation. BlueLight Commercial is looking for alternative and innovative service delivery models that will provide value for money, flexibility, and high-quality service provision to ensure individuals are not disadvantaged within the legal system/processes due to language barriers. This would replace the current National Policing Language Services Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) which was developed specifically for the police and is due to expire in September 2027 ### Planning Information In preparation for establishing the replacement National Police Language Services Framework in 2027, comments and feedback are being sought from organisations who currently operate within the Language Services marketplace. As part of this market engagement process, input will be obtained initially using a questionnaire. BlueLight Commercial reserves the right to then follow up with further discussions on any points of interest or clarification with individual organisations. The following documents are being made available, to provide information on how language services are delivered currently (see below for how to access them) • The current National Language Services DPS specification. • The current National Language Services DPS Terms and Conditions • The current PAIT ‘Table’ • A copy of the method statement details which were asked for when the DPS was originally tendered in 2020. • A link to the BlueLight Commercial website, where further information is contained on the current national framework. • The questionnaire for providing feedback into how the future delivery of language services should be considered.* * Please note that if the questionnaire is not available at the point that the Pre Market Engagement Notice is published, it will be added to the etender portal ASAP after launch Access to the documents involved in this market engagement process is to be made via our e-tender portal, InTend Access Link: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home It is free to register on the portal. Once registered and logged in, you will need to go to the "Portals" page and find BlueLight Commercial and select "Connect with Organisation" to access our area of the portal. Once connected go to the "Tenders" page and in the keyword search “BLC0313” to find the opportunity, select "View in Portal" and express an interest to access the documentation. Please note that Police Forces in England and Wales will be migrating to the Atamis etendering system towards the end of May 2026. Further details and a link to the Atamis system will be added to the InTend portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042727-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000,000 | | 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 LIMITED | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 15:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042727-2026 - 24 Jun 2025 at 09:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034604-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042727-2026 8th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034604-2025 24th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/ - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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