BlueLight Commercial Ltd have awarded a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Contingent Labour Services. The award is of a four year Framework Agreement with each Customer committing to a seven year fixed call-off contract, effective from the point of each new Customer joining the Framework Agreement.
Participants include Police Forces in England & Wales, affiliated Fire and Rescue Services and associated partners.
This procurement aims to establish a police aviation services Framework Agreement.
Immediately following the award of the Framework Agreement, WYCA intends to enter into
two initial call-off contracts for:
LOT 1. The lease or capital purchase of seven rotary aircraft for the police purpose, such
aircraft to be modified with police role equipment; and
LOT 2. The delivery of an outsourced police air support service to the London region.
Or awarding under LOT 3 - A combination of Lots 1 and 2.
BLC is establishing a 6-year Framework Agreement (4 years plus an optional extension of 2 years). The estimated value of £184,000,000 for Lot 1 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contract will be
£80,500,000. Its anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 1 is: transition period plus a 10-year lease.
The estimated value for Lot 2 is £92,680,000. It is anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 2 is: transition period (inclusive of obtaining PAOC) plus a 10-year contract period.
Please note the estimated value of £276,680,000 for Lot 3 is based on the potential value
over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contracts will
be £173,180,000.
Please note, this notice is for the award of Lot 1 only. Please note BlueLight Commercial Limited (being the current contracting authority of the Procurement, having replaced West Yorkshire Combined Authority as the Authority) took the decision to abandon Lot 2 and Lot 3 of this Procurement. The Authority decided that, in light of the quantum of the initial bids and the indication from tenderers given during subsequent commercial workshops, that these initial bids would likely only increase at final tender stage, it would not represent value for money to the public purse, for it to proceed with Lot 2 and Lot 3 of the Procurement. Bidders were notified of this abandonment on 5th July 2024.
BlueLight Commercial Ltd are procuring a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Headwear and Accoutrements. The intention is to award a four year Framework Agreement.
BlueLight Commercial will act as the Contracting Authority on behalf of Police Forces in England & Wales, affiliated Fire and Rescue Services and associated partners.
This requirement is for both preventative and reactive maintenance of fuel tank assets. The preventative maintenance is for routine inspection and maintenance and any repairs arising from the routine visits to fuel farm installations and mobile bowsers at various NPAS bases in England and Wales.
Maintenance and inspection of all fuel installations shall be in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority's CAP 748 (Aviation Fuels at Aerodromes) and all work undertaken will be to the prevailing addition of JIG 4 Fuel Quality Control and Operating Standards.
The core requirement is for each fuel farm or bowser to have 2 inspections per annum at 6 monthly intervals and 1 complete tank clean every 3 years unless under advisement it is not required.
At each routine inspection the following shall be undertaken:
1. Calibration of all fitted gauges to 0.05% ±
2. Hose inspection and pressure test
3. Filter inspection / change as appropriate (ensuring correct filters are used is FSII is present)
4. Visual tank inspection
5. Additive calibration where FSII is present
6. Inspection and function check on fuelling equipment
7. Inspection and report on interceptors if supplier is able to do so
8. Legally compliant collection and disposal of waste aviation fuel from time to time, if supplier is able to do so.
9. ATEX/DSEAR Electrical EICR Inspection and reporting yearly.
10. Provision of full certification for items 1-5 in triplicate and report findings as appropriate for items 6, 7 and 8.
Oxclose Lane Police Station has a Gent conventional fire alarm system installed which is life expired and requires replacing to incorporate the custody suite. The current system was installed circa 2000, and various areas of the building have had replacement detection installed as part of refurbishment and change of use projects over the years. The custody suite system has a combination of air sampling and duct mounted sensors, along with an antiquated 'Guardian' system, all of which are to be replaced with a new, interfaced L1 system.
It is the intention of Nottinghamshire Police to enter into a service contract for the supply, delivery, erection, wiring, fitting, setting to work, testing and commissioning of all new and affected equipment installed at the Oxclose lane Police Station.
The requirement is for a commercial discovery phase of the national HOLMES system that will include the review of current contracts and the exploration of future commercial delivery models and supplier landscape.
BlueLight Commercial Ltd are procuring a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Body Armour. The intention is to award a four year Framework Agreement.
This service is split into 2 lots and will be commissioned to undertake the following:
Lot 1 therapeutic counselling for Children and Young People (CYP)
Lot 2 therapeutic counselling for CYP which provides culturally specific interventions to meet individual needs and address social issues supporting Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic and Refugee Communities (BAMER). This will offer a perspective for issues faced by the individual including cultural barriers, confusion and identity.
The service is being commissioned by the Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Violence Reduction Unit (NNVRU) - part of the Nottinghamshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). The OPCC and NNVRU seek a Provider to design, promote and deliver training for partners from the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Level 1 and accredited Level 2, and Level 3 Youth Work, to achieve the National Occupational Standards and improve the quality of youth provision provided by the VCS in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
BlueLight Commercial will be letting a framework for the supply and delivery of motor oils and lubricants to all UK Police forces and other named entities. We would like to invite suitable suppliers to download our tender documentation and submit their response by the date shown. We will be awarding the contract to a single source on the criteria shown in our documentation ..
Provision of Uniform all Climate Shirts (ACS) in two styles, standard and Hybrid for use in various Police environments from frontline policing to police staff and administrative roles.
BlueLight Commercial are seeking advice in the form of an expert opinion, analysis and recommendations in relation to the exploration of options for BlueLight Commercials future legal organisational status and structure.
The Provision of Healthcare in Custody for Nottinghamshire Police for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2030 with options to extend by up to 3 years to 31st May 2033.
Awarded contract for the Appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for BlueLight Commercial, with the option to extend for a further 2 years on a 1+1 basis.
January 2024 - Contract extension utilised, contract end date 24th January 2025.
Awarded contract for the Appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for BlueLight Commercial, with the option to extend for a further 2 years on a 1+1 basis.
January 2024 - Contract extension utilised, contract end date 24th January 2025.
November 2024 - Contract extension utilised, new contract end date 24th January 2026
These services are being commissioned by the Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Violence Reduction Unit (NNVRU) - part of the Nottinghamshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). The objective is to support children and young people (CYP) who may be at risk of involvement in serious violence with improved mental health and wellbeing and improved behaviours, thus reducing the risk factors associated with violent crime and helping to build community resilience.
Framework Agreement
It is the intention of the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner (The PCC) to set up a Framework Agreement (Framework) for the provision of these services for a period of 4 years. Bidding organisations who pass the evaluation stage of the tender process will be appointed to the Framework.
Additional information: This Framework Agreement is available for use by:
Nottingham City Council and
Nottinghamshire County Council
Awarded 12 month contract for Corporate and Event Management Facilities for BlueLight Commercial with option to extend for further 12 months.
April 2024- contract extension utilised, contract end date 31st March 2025