Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cfc-e490-71fc-879f-ec2a6e6a704a/blc0036-next-generation-procurement-ngp-for-the-provision-of-physical-forens Open for bids GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # BLC0036 - Next Generation Procurement (NGP) for the provision of Physical Forensic Services - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) [BlueLight Commercial](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bluelight-commercial) Open field Estimated value £500,000,000 to £600,000,000 Published 20 Feb 2025 Deadline 807 days left 3 Jan 2029 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is a republication of FTS reference FTS/027747-2021 ([ojeu.com/ojdblnk/view-notice.php](https://ojeu.com/ojdblnk/view-notice.php?id=3373751)) which was originally published on the e-tendering portal EU-Supply but has been republished on the e-tendering portal In-Tend. 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. The customers of the DPS are: Police Forces and Special Police Forces in the United Kingdom, and/or Police and Crime Commissioners (as defined by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011) and/or the Police Authorities (as defined in the Police Act 1964, Police Act 1996, Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, Police and Justice Act 2006, Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006), and other relevant legislation for the constituent parts of the United Kingdom, for their respective rights and interests. For a full list go to: [police.uk/forces](https://www.police.uk/forces) and About the APCC (apccs.police.uk) Scottish Police information at: [scotland.police.uk](http://www.scotland.police.uk/) Police Service of Northern Ireland information at: [psni.police.uk](http://www.psni.police.uk/) Police Forces of British Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies including but not limited to: Gibraltar information at: [police.gi](https://www.police.gi) Cyprus information at: [sbaadministration.org](https://www.sbaadministration.org/) Channel Islands information at: [jersey.police.uk](https://jersey.police.uk) [guernsey.police.uk](https://guernsey.police.uk) Isle of Man information at: [iompolice.im](https://www.iompolice.im) Includes: National Crime Agency, College of Policing, HATO, and emergency services, British Transport Police, the Northern Ireland Policing Board, Scottish joint Police Boards, College of Policing, the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), HM Courts & Tribunal Services (HMCTS), UK Fire and Crime Commissioners and the Independent Office of Police Conduct. BlueLight Commercial Ltd and the Home Office. Suppliers can apply to join one or more than one LOT providing they are able to demonstrate that they can satisfy the entry criteria defined in the Standard Selection Questionn... Additional information: Please go to [sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders](https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders) search keyword 'BLC0036' to find the opportunity and access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Police services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/100776d5-38a2-4b7c-abdd-5a6fb3aff9f9) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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