---
title: "BLC0329 - Police AI Lead Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068544"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068544"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068544.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068544.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# BLC0329 - Police AI Lead Delivery Partner

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068544

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068544)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068544.json)

## Summary

BlueLight Commercial Limited is initiating the procurement process for the Police AI Lead Delivery Partner, aimed at advancing AI adoption across policing in England and Wales. The current stage of this process is planning, with a remote market engagement session scheduled for 7th May 2026. Interested parties should register by 5th May 2026. The session seeks input on market capacity and delivery models pertaining to AI in policing, focusing on services such as technical assurance and delivery models in AI applications. Although the procurement route is still to be determined, the anticipated start date for any contracts resulting from this process is 1st September 2026, within the IT services category in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate capabilities in AI solutions, especially those applicable in policing contexts. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and micros, making it an attractive prospect for smaller enterprises. Companies that can provide technical, assurance, and implementation capabilities in partnership or consortium arrangements are well-suited to contribute effectively to this initiative, particularly by supporting the establishment of scalable, ethical AI practices within the public sector.

## Notice

Delivery Partner for Police AI capable of supporting the stand-up, mobilisation and delivery of Police AI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035322-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| 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 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035322-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 11:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035176-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035176-2026
  17th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068544. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068544.json.