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title: "Blue Badge Improvement Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62b0bc02-c1c3-4904-9dac-bfe9c6ae5099"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-02"
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# Blue Badge Improvement Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62b0bc02-c1c3-4904-9dac-bfe9c6ae5099

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Blue Badge Improvement Service (BBIS)" under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. This procurement involves the provision of core services such as a central database for all Blue Badges, an online eligibility checker, application form, secure printing and distribution, and support. The total contract value is £165,000, and it will be executed across England. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract was awarded on 1st April 2025, with a contract duration from 2nd April 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in software solutions and information systems, particularly those specialising in secure data management and public service support systems. Companies with capabilities in database management, online service platforms, and secure distribution will find this contract notably beneficial. Large-scale enterprises, given the scale requirement specified, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, ensuring high standards of service delivery for public sector needs.

## Notice

access core BBIS services - central database of all Blue Badges on issue, on-line eligibility checker and application form, secure printing and distribution, and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd7a74f-f8f2-4836-bc2c-0c29843dcc03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | A.P.S. MANCHESTER; VALTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd7a74f-f8f2-4836-bc2c-0c29843dcc03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd7a74f-f8f2-4836-bc2c-0c29843dcc03
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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