--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Mobility Assessment Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a9e95dc-6e5b-48c2-af91-6e59a426b620" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a9e95dc-6e5b-48c2-af91-6e59a426b620" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a9e95dc-6e5b-48c2-af91-6e59a426b620.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a9e95dc-6e5b-48c2-af91-6e59a426b620.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW" published: "2019-02-26" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Mobility Assessment Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a9e95dc-6e5b-48c2-af91-6e59a426b620 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a9e95dc-6e5b-48c2-af91-6e59a426b620) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a9e95dc-6e5b-48c2-af91-6e59a426b620.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hounslow is currently initiating a tender process for a Framework Agreement aimed at providing a Mobility Assessment Service. This procurement falls under the medical analysis services category and is focused on facilitating assessments related to the Blue Badge Scheme and similar concessionary travel schemes within the London area. The tender was published on 26th February 2019, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 28th March 2019, with the resultant contract expected to commence on 9th May 2019 and continue until 8th May 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from qualified suppliers. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical assessments, healthcare services, and mobility solutions. Companies that provide assessments in compliance with the relevant legislative requirements or who have experience working with public sector clients in the transport or disability support sectors would be well-positioned to compete. The value of the contract is set at £280,000, highlighting potential for companies looking to expand their portfolios in the public service arena and contribute to enhancing accessible transport for disabled residents. ## Notice Thousands of applications for Mobility Assessment services are received during the year. Whilst a large number of the applications meet the automatic eligibility criteria as set out in the guidance by the DfT, The Blue Badge Scheme Local Authority Guidance (England) October 2014, there are however, applications that do not meet the automatic eligibility criteria and therefore, require further mobility assessment.. These assessments comply with and are assessed in accordance to the legislative requirements for mobility assessments that have no passed approval for automatic eligibility criteria. The mobility assessment process impacts on and benefits disabled residents in the Community by enabling accessible and efficient transport facilities for disabled persons to be assisted in living independently. It will ensure that service users are fairly assessed against the eligibility criteria for the issue of a Blue Badge; Disabled Persons Freedom Pass or Taxi card, ensuring that legislative requirements are strictly adhered to and met. The West London Alliance (WLA) intends to adopt a more consistent approach to assessing eligibility for concessionary travel schemes -the Disabled Person's Freedom Pass, Blue Badge, Taxicard and Disabled Parking Bay schemes - for the Participating Boroughs through the procurement of a Framework Agreement for mobility assessment services. By applying a more transparent, equitable, systematic and cost-effective method of assessment, concessionary travel services can be directed to those who need them most. The London Borough of Hounslow (The Authority), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, wishes to procure the provision of a standard assessment model and process for all new and renewing Disabled Person's Freedom Pass, Blue Badge, Taxicard and Disabled Parking Bay applicants. It is also intended that all other London Local Authorities will be able to make use of the Framework Agreement if they enter into an Access Agreement with the Authority, should they wish to do so. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20585441-1e50-4a59-a402-f370b225954c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 26 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 May 2019 - 8 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW | | Locality | HOUNSLOW | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW3 4DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Hounslow | | Electoral ward | Heston East | | Westminster constituency | Brentford and Isleworth | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2019 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20585441-1e50-4a59-a402-f370b225954c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20585441-1e50-4a59-a402-f370b225954c 26th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4450c16d-df2e-e911-80f2-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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