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Occupational Therapy Assessment Services

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed the contracting process for "Occupational Therapy Assessment Services," a crucial effort aimed at supporting local residents in determining their eligibility for Blue Badge and Concessionary Travel Schemes. The procurement falls under the industry category of administrative social services and community health services, targeting the Herefordshire area, specifically within the region UKG11, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a direct method classified as below threshold and involved light-touch regulatory considerations. The contract, signed on 21 April 2026, commenced on 22 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 21 April 2027, with an overall gross value of £89,999. This stage has progressed to the award phase with the status marked as "complete."

The awarding of this contract presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in administrative social services or community health services. Particularly, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like THE OT SERVICE LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract, would be well-suited to bid for similar tenders due to their specialised capabilities in occupational therapy services. With the direct procurement approach favouring below-threshold processes, businesses can forego competition, enabling streamlined and efficient engagement in public sector service delivery. This contract can act as a significant growth pathway for businesses aspiring to enhance their participation in local government contracts, providing essential community services within Herefordshire.

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Notice Title

Occupational Therapy Assessment Services

Notice Description

Support to deliver a dedicated Occupational Therapy (OT) Assessment Service in Herefordshire to determine residents' eligibility for both Blue Badge and Concessionary Travel Schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06892b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036884-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OT SERVICE

Further Information

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