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Blue Badge Digital Service

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Jul 2024 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is procuring the Blue Badge Digital Service, an IT services contract classified under consulting, software development, and support. The contract value is £8.4 million, starting on 5th August 2024 and ending on 4th August 2027. The procurement method is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The Department for Transport is looking for a supplier to host, support, and maintain the service, collaborate with stakeholders, and transition the service to a live environment. The tender deadline was 4th December 2023, and the service will be delivered from Beta to Live, following successful GDS Live Service Assessment.

This tender by the Department for Transport presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly appealing due to the procurement's suitability for SMEs. Businesses should be prepared to engage with 206 Local Authorities and other stakeholders, provide comprehensive service support, handle invoicing, and contribute to ongoing service improvement and product development. The contract period offers a long-term opportunity for steady growth and collaboration in servicing public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blue Badge Digital Service

Notice Description

The blue badge service is currently in Beta Phase. DfT requires supplier to: - host/support/maintain the service; - provide support to 206 Local Authorities and other BBDS Stakeholders; - work in collaboration with DfT and any BBDS Stakeholders to provide an effective and seamless service transition, live service and product and service development/continuous improvement; - be responsible for and coordinate the invoicing Local Authorities on a monthly or quarterly basis; - deliver the Service from Public Beta to Live through successful completion of GDS Live Service Assessment; - deliver both the backlog features when required and perform user research and testing when required to ensure new needs are identified and developed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-986a0d30-c3fa-4475-b952-1ed66afccb8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2262ffb7-4b0b-4a6a-b5c0-cf674ad8a20a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2027 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALTECH

Further Information

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