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Production of Blue Badge in line with Blue Badge Scheme

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council has successfully concluded the public procurement process for the production of Blue Badge in line with the Blue Badge Scheme. This tender, categorized under 'goods', was awarded to Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Ltd trading as APS Group, a large supplier, without competition under a direct procurement method. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026 with a gross amount of £48,000. The key industry classifications involved include printed stationery and health services. The principal delivery location is Wallasey, United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production of printed materials or health services to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies with capabilities in similar product lines or those seeking partnerships with large, experienced suppliers like APS Group, could find potential growth avenues through future collaborations with entities like Wirral Council. Such tenders are particularly suitable for well-established firms capable of fulfilling government contracts efficiently and in compliance with specific regulatory frameworks.

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Notice Title

Production of Blue Badge in line with Blue Badge Scheme

Notice Description

The production of Blue Badge in line with Blue Badge Scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015484-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcorporate@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER) LTD TRADING AS APS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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