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title: "Independent Blue Badge Eligibility Assessments Service"
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buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
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# Independent Blue Badge Eligibility Assessments Service

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13169411-deb3-4de2-b4a8-c948dbaf6b63

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## Summary

City of York Council has initiated a procurement process to secure a provider for their Independent Blue Badge Eligibility Assessments Service. This tender, classified under the Health and Social Work Services category, involves conducting assessments to determine applicants' eligibility for Blue Badges. The assessments are to be performed face-to-face, producing a comprehensive report with a scoring method and recommendations. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 19 November 2024, and the contract set to commence on 1 December 2024, extending until 30 November 2026. The service will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social work services. Businesses with experience in professional assessment and reporting would be well-positioned to compete. By providing Blue Badge assessments, the winning supplier can enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence within the public sector. This opportunity would be particularly suitable for companies capable of delivering detailed evaluations and adhering to the regulatory standards set by the Department for Transport.

## Notice

City of York Council is entering into a procurement exercise to secure a Provider for our Blue Badge Independent Mobility Assessments. As per the Department for Transport's Guidance, a Local Authority should acquire the services of an independent and professional company to conduct Blue Badge assessments for applicants who require an assessment to determine their eligibility for a Blue Badge. The Provider would be required to conduct an appropriate method of assessment, usually face to face, and provide a detailed report using a robust scoring method, including a summary, and recommendation as to whether a Blue Badge should be issued.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e267840-9929-48dd-9902-a59a674f3d27 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e267840-9929-48dd-9902-a59a674f3d27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e267840-9929-48dd-9902-a59a674f3d27
  22nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86935&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103839
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.york.gov.uk

## Provenance

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