--- title: "BLC0307 - National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067b00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067b00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067b00.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED" published: "2026-06-05" --- # BLC0307 - National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067b00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067b00.json) ## Summary BlueLight Commercial Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, is managing a procurement process for the "BLC0307 – National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes." This tender falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning update stage, and interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the draft specification until 19th June 2026. The projected start date for the new framework is 1st February 2027, lasting until 31st January 2035. As of 5th June 2026, BlueLight Commercial continues to engage the market through virtual sessions, seeking to define a scope that is fit for purpose. This extensive framework creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in educational and training services for law enforcement personnel. The inclusion of programmes such as Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) highlights a focus on comprehensive training solutions, making it an attractive option for companies adept in developing and delivering bespoke training programmes. Given the framework's suitability for SMEs, smaller enterprises with innovative approaches to police training and education are encouraged to compete, offering potential growth by engaging in a high-profile, long-term contract. ## Notice A virtual Market Engagement Session was held on 30th April 2026 - link to recorded session is available via the sell2bluelight portal We would now like suppliers to provide feedback on the draft specification as a stage 2 of the market engagement process. BlueLight Commercial currently manages a National Framework for Police Constable Entry Routes (PCER) which includes lots for Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP). This existing framework ends in February 2027 and therefore we need to tender its replacement. The new Framework will include as a minimum the same programmes and potentially other lots which fit within the scope of Police Initial Entry Routes. We are currently defining the scope of this new framework and would like to speak to the market to ensure we are suitably informed when finalising the scope that it is appropriate, fit for purpose and achievable. To access further information about the event please register your interest via our e-tendering platform via https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ### Planning Information STAGE 2 - We would like interested suppliers to provide feedback on the draft specification - Please register on https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home , go to "Tenders" search key word BLC0307 to find the opportunity, ensure you register to the BlueLight Commercial portal to access additional information about the market engagement and to register. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053446-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £249,999,999 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 14:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053446-2026 - 24 Apr 2026 at 14:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037716-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 14:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030488-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053446-2026 5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037716-2026 24th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030488-2026 1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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