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Blue Badge Scheme 2026

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to the "Blue Badge Scheme 2026," organised by Wirral Council, situated in Wallasey, United Kingdom. This procedure falls under the category of goods procurement and involves the production of Blue Badges. The industry category for this contract is represented by the CPV code "22800000," which pertains to paper or paperboard registers and related stationery. The procurement stage is complete, as indicated by the status of both the tender and the award. The contract was awarded to Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited, and it commenced on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement method applied was direct, under the "Below threshold - without competition" category, signifying that this was done without an invitation to tender.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production of printed stationery and similar goods. Companies with expertise in manufacturing paper or paperboard products can find potential growth through contracts of this nature, especially those focusing on niche government initiatives like the Blue Badge Scheme. The total value of the contract amounts to £40,000, with a gross value of £48,000, highlighting a lucrative opportunity for companies able to deliver specific, high-quality outputs. Businesses operating within the UK, and particularly those with robust supply chains capable of handling government contracts, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Blue Badge Scheme 2026

Notice Description

Production of Blue Badge in line with Blue Badge Scheme 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06961a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043184-2026
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


CPV Codes

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

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
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

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