Tender

Assessments for Blue Badges and Disabled person's Freedom Passes

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 16:31

Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Assessments for Blue Badges and Disabled person’s Freedom Passes". This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on administrative healthcare and social services relating to disability benefits. Located in London, the process follows an open procurement method and adheres to the legal basis under UK public legislation. Interested suppliers need to submit their tenders electronically by 23rd February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 16th February 2026. The contract is valued at £800,000 net and £960,000 gross, with an expected start date on 1st June 2026, concluding on 31st May 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and social services, particularly for those providing services by physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists who are qualified and registered with the HCP council. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to apply, fostering growth in these sectors by meeting specific social and economic criteria. The emphasis on quality, price, and social value in the award criteria highlights the potential for innovative solutions and competitive offerings. Businesses engaging in this tender can not only expand their service offerings but also enhance their portfolio through a substantial, long-term contract with a public authority.

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Notice Title

Assessments for Blue Badges and Disabled person's Freedom Passes

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure two suppliers to conduct assessments for those applicants who do not meet automatic eligibility criteria, but may meet the criteria on further assessment in line with Department for Transport guidance for Blue Badges and Disabled person's Freedom Passes. Assessments are required to be carried out by suitably qualified physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists who are registered with the HCP council.

Planning Information

Completion and return of Request for Information to inform specification. Please complete the questionnaire hosted on Procontract https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/portal/londontenders select Organisations 'London Borough of Southwark' chose the opportunity titled 'Preliminary Market Engagement - Assessments for Blue Badges and Disabled person's Freedom Passes' which has reference DN793047. Once completed submit the response via the messaging service on Procontract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05adfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007283-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

75313000 - Disability benefits

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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