Tender

Provision of Blue Badge, Freedom Pass and Taxi Card Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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Tender

02 Nov 2021 at 12:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a provider for the "Provision of Blue Badge, Freedom Pass and Taxi Card Service" as part of an active tender process. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £1,225,000. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure. The tender period concludes on 9 December 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 11 April 2022 and run until 9 April 2027. The service aims to support individuals with mobility challenges in accessing essential travel options within London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in accessibility services, customer support systems, and transport solutions. Businesses that can deliver efficient case management and customer-friendly services tailored to individuals with disabilities will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could expand their market presence, enhance community services, and boost sustainable growth within the inclusive transport sector.

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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-b5fd17-575bd201-6000-4430-95f1-0cacb431c9dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa82909-5fe1-4d44-9882-ce736d17fc0b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Apr 2022 - 9 Apr 2027 4-5 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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