Award

Independent Mobility Assessment for Blue Badge Applications

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

28 Feb 2017 at 14:18

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for an independent mobility assessment service for Blue Badge applications. This initiative is set to commence on 1st March 2017, following the expiration of the existing contract. The contract, valued at £146,273, will span three years, concluding on 29th February 2020. The procurement method adopted for this process is open, under the classification of health services, and interested parties must submit their bids by 5th December 2016.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare services and occupational therapy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this to be an ideal project, as it aligns with their operational focus on providing inclusive support for individuals with mobility challenges. Enterprises with expertise in independent medical assessments could particularly benefit from participating in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Mobility Assessment for Blue Badge Applications

Notice Description

Southend Borough Council (SBC) currently has a contract in place until February 2017 for the provision of an independent mobility assessment service for blue badge applications and is now tendering for a 3 year contract to commence from 1st March 2017. The aim of the Blue Badge Scheme is to help disabled people with severe mobility problems to access goods and services, by allowing them to park close to their destination. The scheme is open to eligible disabled people irrespective of whether they are travelling as a driver or as a passenger. The scheme provides a national range of on-street parking concessions to Blue Badge holders. It allows them to park without charge or time limit in otherwise restricted on-street parking environments, and allows them to park on yellow lines for up to 3 hours, unless a loading ban is in place. Local authorities are responsible for the day-to-day administration and enforcement of the scheme. They are responsible for determining and implementing administrative, assessment and enforcement procedures which they believe are in accordance with the governing legislation. With effect from 1st April 2012 legislation prescribed that the eligibility of those applying because of a 'permanent and substantial disability that causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking' be confirmed by an independent medical assessor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68cc9813-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a222b6-b04b-4b69-b2e5-5b738ade5a38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,273 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2020 2-3 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABLE 2 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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