Registering as a Supplier
The Procurement Strategy for Leicestershire Constabulary 2008-2011 and Supplying Goods and Services to Leicestershire Constabulary.
Leicestershire Constabulary have in place a Procurement strategy for the period 2008-2011. This strategy mirrors the ACPO Procurement strategy. The full Procurement strategy can be accessed by clicking the following link :-
Detailed below is the process potential suppliers should follow regarding quoting for Goods and Services to Leicestershire Constabulary and also for other Police Authorities
Registering as a potential supplier to Leicestershire Constabulary
The www.bluelight.gov.uk site was initially launched in November 2004, to provide an E-Tendering solution available to all Emergency Services. A large number of Police Authorities and Fire & Rescue Services have signed up, a list of which can be found on the Member Authorities link on the Home page. The site was upgraded to a new version known as Bluelight ProContract at the beginning of April 2008. The upgraded version is easier to navigate, more user friendly and complies with all current security, EU Procurement and website accessibility guidelines.
Leicestershire Constabulary used Bluelight to advertise potential contracts and to issue all Tender documents.
Registration is FREE and as the www.bluelight.gov.uk site is a complete Internet based e-tendering solution, all you need is Internet access, no special software or equipment is required.
If you visit www.bluelight.gov.uk and then click on the “Supplier Area” tab, by using the links on the left you can register or obtain user guides to help you through the process. Once registered you will be able to view and express interest in future tender opportunities from Leicestershire Constabulary as well as those from other participating Authorities.
When registering it is recommended that you use a generic email address e.g. admin@suppliername.com and a job title e.g. Sales Administrator rather than individual staff names and email addresses to prevent any inconvenience when staff changes occur.
When registering, if you register within category number/s (there are a range of categories to search on screen), you will automatically be alerted, by email, when the opportunity is published.