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Independent Mobility Assessment

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for "Independent Mobility Assessment," focusing on health and social work services. This procurement process was conducted using a direct method under the "Below threshold - without competition" category and falls under the light-touch regime. Situated in Ipswich, the council's initiative aims to procure expert occupational therapists to assess Blue Badge eligibility. The procurement is completed with ACCESS INDEPENDENT LTD as the supplier. The contract, valued at £120,000 (gross £144,000) and spanning from 19th February 2026 to 18th February 2027, is extendable up to one more year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering occupational therapy expertise. Companies like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on independent assessments and have the capability to provide expert evaluations are well-positioned to benefit from such government contracts. Additionally, businesses based in or around the UK region, particularly those in Cambridge, may find logistical advantages in competing for future similar opportunities with Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Independent Mobility Assessment

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council require the provision of expert assessments with qualified occupational therapists for the purpose of determining Blue Badge eligibility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039942-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS INDEPENDENT

Further Information

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