Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
BlueLight Commercial
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6DG
Contact
Billie Heafield
Billie.Heafield@Bluelight.police.uk
Telephone
+44 7929759970
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
12517649
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39366&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Next Generation Procurement (NGP) Physical Forensics Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot structure details to be confirmed at a later date
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 75241100 - Police services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.14) 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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 September 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) 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.