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Provision of Independent Mobility Assessor Services 2021

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Orkney Islands Council focuses on the "Provision of Independent Mobility Assessor Services 2021." Operating within the general public services and health industry sector, the council seeks qualified independent mobility assessors to facilitate the Blue Badge assessment, a critical service for severely disabled residents in Kirkwall, UK. The tender period began with the publication of the award notice on 3rd September 2021, and the complete assessment process is outlined to be managed under an open procedure. The deadline for submission of bids was established for 6th August 2021, following which the council held a bid opening on the same date at their offices in Kirkwall.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mobility assessment services, particularly those with accredited qualifications in healthcare assessment. Companies that meet the required professional standards and have experience in providing similar services are well-suited to bid. The successful contractor, Orkney Physiotherapy, highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in public sector contracts, especially those focusing on accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities. With the potential for contract renewal in subsequent years, interested businesses should consider this a strategic opportunity to expand their services within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Mobility Assessor Services 2021

Notice Description

As from 1 September 2012 the final stage of the Blue Badge assessment can only be undertaken by an Independent Mobility Assessor and it is the element of the assessment which Orkney Islands Council (the "Council") is commissioning. The assessment will build on Council Occupational Therapy (OT) staff. Where OT staff feel that they cannot make a decision on the eligibility of the applicant applying under the "unable to walk" or "virtually unable to walk" permanent and temporary criteria, they will pass the application form to an Independent Mobility Assessor to assess the applicant. An Independent Mobility Assessor is defined in legislation as a person recognised by the local authority as holding a professional qualification, the obtaining of which involved the assessor being trained in the assessment of a person's ability to walk; and having the expertise necessary to assess on behalf of the local authority, the ability of the applicant to walk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The blue badge scheme in Scotland ("the scheme") gives a concession to severely disabled people to park where particular restrictions may otherwise apply. The scheme plays an important role in helping severely disabled people access jobs, shops and other services. There are currently over 270,000 Blue Badge holders in Scotland, many of whom say that they would be unable to travel without certainty that they will be able to park close to where they need to be. The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that this vital scheme continues to provide accessible parking for those in most need. Since 1 January 2012, the Government has made a number of improvements to the scheme. One of these improvements was the introduction of the use of mandatory independent mobility assessments to assess eligibility for those "unable to walk" or "virtually unable to walk" on 1 September 2012. In line with this change the Scottish Government has provided funding, through the annual settlement to local authorities from 1 April 2012, to allow local authorities to undertake assessments in stage 2 and 3 of the Blue Badge assessment process model. As from 1 September 2012 the final stage of the Blue Badge assessment can only be undertaken by an Independent Mobility Assessor and it is the element of the assessment which Orkney Islands Council (the "Council") is commissioning. The assessment will build on Council Occupational Therapy (OT) staff. Where OT staff feel that they cannot make a decision on the eligibility of the applicant applying under the "unable to walk" or "virtually unable to walk" permanent and temporary criteria, they will pass the application form to an Independent Mobility Assessor to assess the applicant. An Independent Mobility Assessor is defined in legislation as a person recognised by the local authority as holding a professional qualification, the obtaining of which involved the assessor being trained in the assessment of a person's ability to walk; and having the expertise necessary to assess on behalf of the local authority, the ability of the applicant to walk. The assessor should never have been employed or engaged as a provider of medical services to the applicant where "medical services" includes all forms of medical treatment and investigations to establish whether the treatment is needed but does not include an assessment conducted to establish whether the applicant is eligible for services provided by a local authority (including the provision of a disabled persons badge); and is not, in the opinion of the local authority, precluded by any reason of personal or commercial relationship with the applicant from providing an independent assessment of the applicants ability to walk.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions at the sole discretion of the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000660931
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438978
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Orkney Islands Council will go out to tender again 3 months prior to the end of the contract period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bruce.pinkerton@orkney.gov.uk, david.custer@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORKNEY PHYSIOTHERAPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421564
    Provision of Independent Mobility Assessor Services 2021 - As from 1 September 2012 the final stage of the Blue Badge assessment can only be undertaken by an Independent Mobility Assessor and it is the element of the assessment which Orkney Islands Council (the "Council") is commissioning. The assessment will build on Council Occupational Therapy (OT) staff. Where OT staff feel that they cannot make a decision on the eligibility of the applicant applying under the "unable to walk" or "virtually unable to walk" permanent and temporary criteria, they will pass the application form to an Independent Mobility Assessor to assess the applicant. An Independent Mobility Assessor is defined in legislation as a person recognised by the local authority as holding a professional qualification, the obtaining of which involved the assessor being trained in the assessment of a person's ability to walk; and having the expertise necessary to assess on behalf of the local authority, the ability of the applicant to walk.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438978
    Provision of Independent Mobility Assessor Services 2021 - As from 1 September 2012 the final stage of the Blue Badge assessment can only be undertaken by an Independent Mobility Assessor and it is the element of the assessment which Orkney Islands Council (the "Council") is commissioning. The assessment will build on Council Occupational Therapy (OT) staff. Where OT staff feel that they cannot make a decision on the eligibility of the applicant applying under the "unable to walk" or "virtually unable to walk" permanent and temporary criteria, they will pass the application form to an Independent Mobility Assessor to assess the applicant. An Independent Mobility Assessor is defined in legislation as a person recognised by the local authority as holding a professional qualification, the obtaining of which involved the assessor being trained in the assessment of a person's ability to walk; and having the expertise necessary to assess on behalf of the local authority, the ability of the applicant to walk.

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