Tender

CBC-1071-T-CE Independent Mobility Assessments for Blue Badges

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently running a tender titled "CBC-1071-T-CE Independent Mobility Assessments for Blue Badges." This procurement falls under the category of Research Services and is located in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 8th November 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically via the In-Tend portal, where they can also find relevant documentation. The procurement process is classified as an open procedure, which is notably below threshold.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mobility assessments or related services, particularly those equipped to assess eligibility for the Blue Badge scheme. With the support offered by the Council throughout the process, companies that possess expertise in local statutory criteria and have experience in assessment services will be well-suited to submit a competitive tender. This contract not only allows for the provision of essential services but also enhances a firm's visibility and reputation within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1071-T-CE Independent Mobility Assessments for Blue Badges

Notice Description

The Council is inviting tenders for the conduct of Independent Mobility Assessments (IMA's) to determine applicants' eligibility for the Blue Badge concessionary parking scheme. The aim of the service is to determine entitlement to Blue Badges. The Service Provider will provide IMA's and make recommendations for eligibility against the statutory criteria and any local interpretations. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 1st November 2019 Return of Tender - Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 8th November 2019. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f137ea27-8080-43fd-a244-fed4010b666d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 30 Dec 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

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