Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise related to the procurement of an Independent Mobility Assessments Provider. The buying organisation is Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, and the industry category is health and social work services. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a key engagement milestone due on 16 April 2025. The scope of the project focuses on assessing applicants with physical walking disabilities, and qualified physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists are required to conduct face-to-face assessments and provide detailed reports to determine Blue Badge eligibility. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 October 2025 and may extend until 30 September 2030.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in mobility assessments. Companies providing physiotherapy and occupational therapy services are well-suited to compete, as there is a steady demand for approximately 500 assessments per month. Engaging in this tender could expand their client base, increase revenue, and establish a long-term partnership with a public authority. Participating in the market engagement exercise will allow businesses to shape the requirements and increase their chances of success in the formal tendering process once it is announced.

Planning

Procurement of Independent Mobility Assessments Provider

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd April 2025 09:58:27 AM

Planning Deadline

16th April 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The Blue Badge scheme in England provides parking concessions for individuals with disabilities, enabling them to park closer to their destinations and improve their quality of life. Essex County Council is seeking to reprocure a Contractor to conduct independent mobility assessments to determine Blue Badge eligibility. As per the Department for Transport's Guidance, a Local Authority should obtain certification from an appropriate expert assessor if they are unable to make a clear and robust decision on eligibility using cross checking or desk-based assessment. This ensures that badges are issued fairly and consistently to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, thereby enhancing accessibility and mobility for those with disabilities. Please note that the current contract duration is an estimation only and subject to change in the forthcoming release of the tender documents.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04fbc9

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

jon.rockstad@essex.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall, Market Road

Chelmsford

CM1 1QH

United Kingdom

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Procurement of Independent Mobility Assessments Provider

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

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Awarding Authority