Award

Blue Badge Eligibility Assessment Service

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2020 at 11:35

Award Notice
Tender

03 Aug 2020 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Blue Badge Eligibility Assessment Service" aimed at securing a provider for independent assessments as per the Department of Transport's guidance. The procurement, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," was published on 3 August 2020, and the formal tender period concluded on 1 September 2020. The contract value is £103,000, with the contract period starting on 2 November 2020 and ending on 1 November 2022.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community services, particularly those equipped to conduct face-to-face evaluations and produce detailed assessment reports. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, given its suitability criteria encouraging their participation. Potential bidders should possess expertise in social services and assessment methodologies to effectively meet the requirements set by the City of York Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blue Badge Eligibility Assessment Service

Notice Description

City of York Council is commencing a procurement exercise to secure a Provider for our Blue Badge Independent Assessments. As per the Department of Transport's Guidance, a Local Authority should acquire the services of an independent and professional company to conduct Blue Badge assessments for applicants who require an assessment to determine their eligibility for a Blue Badge. The Provider would be required to conduct an appropriate method of assessment, usually face to face, and provide a detailed report using a robust scoring method, including a summary, and recommendation as to whether a Blue Badge should be issued. Futher information and documentation is available through YORtender under the reference: DN487788

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73a08bd5-b9ae-49c1-bd87-0d20e206d3f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fce28e5-b963-4e4f-84f7-e1f5f471fb1d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2022 1-2 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 9QN
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS INDEPENDENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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