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title: "Provision of Consultancy for Blue Badge Guidance for Local Authorities (Transparency)"
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# Provision of Consultancy for Blue Badge Guidance for Local Authorities (Transparency)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ba7a6e2-7acf-40ba-b7b5-c043dd97d119

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, based in Liverpool, has completed the tender process for the provision of consultancy services related to Blue Badge guidance for local authorities, focusing on hidden disabilities. This procurement, categorised under services with a value of £96,495, was conducted via an open procedure. The contract period commenced on 1 November 2018 and is set to conclude on 20 March 2019. The tender period for submissions ended on 26 September 2018.

This opportunity can be particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in public policy consultancy, feasibility studies, or advisory services. Companies that possess experience in guiding local authorities on accessibility issues are well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature, which could lead to growth in providing services tailored to inclusivity and compliance with updated policy frameworks.

## Notice

Consultancy requirement for amendments to policy in relation to Blue Badge allocation (Hidden Disabilities) guidance for Local Authorities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c332c644-83d3-4d6b-826a-b41b63b9a77a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 20 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,495 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2018 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c332c644-83d3-4d6b-826a-b41b63b9a77a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c332c644-83d3-4d6b-826a-b41b63b9a77a
  1st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fd5ef6e-4554-45bd-8846-04e51c449864
  Award Letter (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8ad0fd0-c69c-4c7e-874d-4a2a15ea2ad2
  Agreement Annexes (REDACTED)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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