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Provision of independent mobility assessment service for blue badge applications

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2022 at 11:48

Award Notice
Tender

09 Nov 2021 at 17:18

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Nov 2021 at 12:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of an independent mobility assessment service for blue badge applications, with the procurement classified under health services. The tender, active as of 9th November 2021, aims to establish a three-year contract beginning 1st March 2022, with the potential for two 12-month extensions. The deadline for submitting tenders is 14th December 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £150,000, and the services will be delivered at various addresses within the United Kingdom, particularly targeting the postal code SS2 6FA in Southend on Sea.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those providing health and community services, as well as businesses that focus on devices for disabled individuals. Companies with experience in delivering mobility assessments or related services are encouraged to participate in the tendering process, which allows for competitive bidding in a crucial area supporting disabled residents' accessibility and independence. Given the open procurement method, businesses of various sizes are invited to engage, fostering a diverse range of service providers in an essential public service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of independent mobility assessment service for blue badge applications

Notice Description

The aim of the Blue Badge Scheme is to help disabled people with severe mobility or cognitive (visible or non-visible (hidden) disabilities to access goods and services, by allowing them to park close to their destination. The scheme is open to eligible people with a disability 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. Southend Borough Council (SBC) have an independent mobility assessment contract in place until the end of February 2022 with the aim of providing robust, quality outcomes for citizens and now wish to tender for a 3-year contract starting from 1st March 2022 with two options to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a5b0f2-4534-4a00-999a-2894663e09ac
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2027 Over 5 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
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
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

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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