Award

Independent Assessments for Blue Badge Applications

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2020 at 12:07

Award Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2020 at 11:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle City Council seeking independent assessors for a service contract related to Blue Badge applications. This contract, spanning from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022 with an optional 12-month extension, is classified under health services in the North East region of England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and bids were accepted until 25th February 2020. The successful supplier for this tender is ACCESS INDEPENDENT LTD, with the award being made on 19th March 2020 for a total value of £90,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in social care or disability assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would likely find the contract appealing, given its eligibility criteria. The focus on independent assessments allows for competition among businesses that can deliver high-quality services while navigating the specific needs of the Blue Badge scheme, contributing to potential growth in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Assessments for Blue Badge Applications

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council and North Tyneside Council require a service contract for independent assessors for the application of disabled blue badges. The contract is for 2 years with one option to extend for 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/d319862a-899a-4ab0-93db-9329f03ae2f4
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
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Janine Lancaster
Contact Email
janine.lancaster@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS INDEPENDENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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