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Provision of Blue Badge, Freedom Pass and Taxi Card Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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23 Mar 2022 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley recently completed a tender process for the "Provision of Blue Badge, Freedom Pass and Taxi Card Service," aimed at enhancing mobility for individuals with disabilities. This procurement, which falls under the health and social work services category, was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £1,225,000, will be effective from 11 April 2022 to 9 April 2027. The tender period concluded on 10 March 2022, and services will be delivered in London, primarily addressing the needs of individuals requiring accessible transport options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on disability services and transportation solutions. Companies specialising in digital case management systems, customer service in public transport, and those with experience in working with vulnerable community groups would be well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on fair treatment and cost efficiency, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) have unique advantages to leverage their local knowledge and tailored service approaches in this competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Blue Badge, Freedom Pass and Taxi Card Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a provider to deliver a service for three concessionary travel schemes: Blue Badge parking, Disabled Person's Freedom Pass and Taxi-card applications. The aim of this contract is to help people with severe mobility problems caused by visible and non-visible ('hidden') disabilities to access goods and services, by allowing them to park close to their destination, travel free on London's public transport, and in licensed taxis at subsidised rates. The service outcomes required are: *fair and consistent treatment of Blue Badge, Freedom Pass and Taxi - card applicants *customer-friendly and clear *timely and cost-efficient *resistant to abuse To facilitate these outcomes, a case management system will be needed that takes advantage of digital opportunities allowing the pathway for automatically eligible clients to be completed in a seamless and timely manner. For non-automatic eligibility the intervention of a mobility expert maybe required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16508c1c-58cf-4adf-b40c-0da53a596b70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a593e893-f17a-48e0-8a41-c9ef5d09dfbb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,225,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,225,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2022 - 9 Apr 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRE COMMUNITY TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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