--- title: "CBC-1071-T-CE Independent Mobility Assessments for Blue Badges" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bb2d288-f50a-4c36-b041-3c5f3d5cb54c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bb2d288-f50a-4c36-b041-3c5f3d5cb54c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bb2d288-f50a-4c36-b041-3c5f3d5cb54c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bb2d288-f50a-4c36-b041-3c5f3d5cb54c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-10" --- # CBC-1071-T-CE Independent Mobility Assessments for Blue Badges Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bb2d288-f50a-4c36-b041-3c5f3d5cb54c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bb2d288-f50a-4c36-b041-3c5f3d5cb54c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bb2d288-f50a-4c36-b041-3c5f3d5cb54c.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently running a tender titled "CBC-1071-T-CE Independent Mobility Assessments for Blue Badges." This procurement falls under the category of Research Services and is located in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 8th November 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically via the In-Tend portal, where they can also find relevant documentation. The procurement process is classified as an open procedure, which is notably below threshold. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mobility assessments or related services, particularly those equipped to assess eligibility for the Blue Badge scheme. With the support offered by the Council throughout the process, companies that possess expertise in local statutory criteria and have experience in assessment services will be well-suited to submit a competitive tender. This contract not only allows for the provision of essential services but also enhances a firm's visibility and reputation within the public sector market. ## Notice The Council is inviting tenders for the conduct of Independent Mobility Assessments (IMA's) to determine applicants' eligibility for the Blue Badge concessionary parking scheme. The aim of the service is to determine entitlement to Blue Badges. The Service Provider will provide IMA's and make recommendations for eligibility against the statutory criteria and any local interpretations. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 1st November 2019 Return of Tender - Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 8th November 2019. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f137ea27-8080-43fd-a244-fed4010b666d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 30 Dec 2022 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2019 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f137ea27-8080-43fd-a244-fed4010b666d - 10 Oct 2019 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f137ea27-8080-43fd-a244-fed4010b666d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f137ea27-8080-43fd-a244-fed4010b666d 10th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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