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BLC0307 - National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes, Accreditation and Apprenticeships

BlueLight Commercial Limited(buyer)

Published
Published 25 September 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 20 November 2026 (31 days left)
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Overview

BlueLight Commercial Limited is establishing a national framework for police initial entry routes, accreditation, and apprenticeships for police forces across England and Wales. The scope includes delivery of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship and Degree Holder Entry Programme, alongside additional lots for accreditation services and other apprenticeship programmes. The contract carries an estimated total value of £648,000,000, with tenders due by 20 November 2026.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1a - PCDA - England

    Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Delivery for English Police Forces

    £320,000,000

  • Lot 1b - PCDA Wales

    Delivery of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship for Welsh forces

    £13,000,000

  • Lot 2 - DHEP

    Delivery of Degree Holder Entry Programme for Police forces in England and Wales

    £80,000,000

  • Lot 3 - Accreditation

    Accreditation services for appropriate programmes

    £8,000,000

  • Lot 4 - Apprenticeships

    Apprenticeships including but not limited to police services related roles

    £240,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£648,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
25 September 2026
Questions by
23 October 2026
Deadline
20 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    25 September 2026

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