Coming up· published 24 Apr 2026
BLC0271 - Drug Testing On Arrest - Market Engagement Notice
Bluelight Commercial Limited · Westminster, London
Bluelight Commercial Limited is planning BLC0271 - Drug Testing On Arrest - Market Engagement Notice. It is a framework for other health and social care in Westminster.
Source: Find a Tender, published 24 Apr 2026. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice published
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 12:07
View notice2026
Pipeline notice published
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 11:50
View notice2026
Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2026
Contract starts
Next
2030
Contract ends
4 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
Bluelight Commercial Limited is planning BLC0271 - Drug Testing On Arrest - Market Engagement Notice. It is a framework for other health and social care in Westminster. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £10,000,000. The contract runs from 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2030. It lasts 4 years.
The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 24 April 2026. The notice number is 037570-2026. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-05a401.
Summary of the contracting process
BlueLight Commercial Limited, a sub-central government authority located in London, has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "BLC0271 - Drug Testing On Arrest - Market Engagement Notice." This tender focuses on goods within the healthcare and drug testing industry, specifically aiming at enhancing the police Drug Testing on Arrest programme.
The planning involves obtaining market information to replace the current procurement framework with a more effective and reliable solution. Important dates include a deadline of 3rd October 2025 for the initial written response, followed by virtual meetings scheduled between 13th and 15th October 2025. The market engagement survey will remain open until shortly before the tender is officially published.
The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2029, with the potential for renewal up to September 2030. The engagement process aims to refine the procurement strategy by understanding market capabilities, supplier interest, and identifying any potential risks.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, aligning with BlueLight Commercial's commitment to fostering a diverse supplier base.
The notice in full
BlueLight Commercial (BLC) are publishing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to gather information in relation to devices to support the police Drug Testing on Arrest programme. BLC are looking at options to replace the current procurement vehicle used by policing for the Drug Testing on Arrest programme and it's evolving needs.
BLC will conduct the Preliminary Market Engagement to ensure better understanding of the market, supplier appetite, capacity, and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities. The aim is to ensure all forces have access to the most effective, reliable, and innovative solutions available in the market.
Please note the procurement vehicle, publication date and contract dates for this tender are still to be decided as the strategy will be devised after the Market Engagement has taken place.
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Framework
- Category
- Goods
- Contract period
- 30 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2030 (4 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
- Tender value
- £10,000,000
Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 037570-2026
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05a401
- CPV code
- 33124131 - Reagent strips; 33141900 - Blood lancets; 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents; 33696500 - Laboratory reagents; 38434520 - Blood analysers; 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus; 71900000 - Laboratory services; 85100000 - Health services
- CPV division
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products; 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses); 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services; 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Town
- South West London
- Postcode
- SW1P 3JS
- Electoral ward
- St James's
- Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Delivery area
- Westminster
- Region
- London
- Sub-region
- Westminster and City of London
- Area
- Inner London - West
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Bluelight Commercial Limited
- Category
- Goods
- Address
- London, SW1P 3JS · London · England
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
- Pipeline notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037570-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060487-2025
- Sell2.in-tend.co.uksell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- Legislation.gov.uklegislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- OCDS record ocds-h6vhtk-05a401 (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h…
Questions about BLC0271 - Drug Testing On Arrest - Market Engagement Notice
When will the BLC0271 - Drug Testing On Arrest - Market Engagement Notice tender open?
Bluelight Commercial Limited has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How much is the BLC0271 - Drug Testing On Arrest - Market Engagement Notice contract worth?
The estimated value is £10,000,000. The contract runs from 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2030 (4 years).
Who is the buyer for BLC0271 - Drug Testing On Arrest - Market Engagement Notice?
Bluelight Commercial Limited, based in Westminster, London.
How do I bid for BLC0271 - Drug Testing On Arrest - Market Engagement Notice?
Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.
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What to do next
- Read the early notice in full.
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- Watch for the tender notice.
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