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title: "Blue Badge Eligibility Assessment Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73a08bd5-b9ae-49c1-bd87-0d20e206d3f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2020-11-19"
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# Blue Badge Eligibility Assessment Service

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73a08bd5-b9ae-49c1-bd87-0d20e206d3f7

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## Summary

The City of York Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Blue Badge Eligibility Assessment Service" aimed at securing a provider for independent assessments as per the Department of Transport's guidance. The procurement, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," was published on 3 August 2020, and the formal tender period concluded on 1 September 2020. The contract value is £103,000, with the contract period starting on 2 November 2020 and ending on 1 November 2022.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community services, particularly those equipped to conduct face-to-face evaluations and produce detailed assessment reports. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, given its suitability criteria encouraging their participation. Potential bidders should possess expertise in social services and assessment methodologies to effectively meet the requirements set by the City of York Council.

## Notice

City of York Council is commencing a procurement exercise to secure a Provider for our Blue Badge Independent Assessments. As per the Department of 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. Futher information and documentation is available through YORtender under the reference: DN487788

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fce28e5-b963-4e4f-84f7-e1f5f471fb1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 9QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS INDEPENDENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2020 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fce28e5-b963-4e4f-84f7-e1f5f471fb1d
- 3 Aug 2020 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dadc259d-3c79-4cc0-8e9a-0ecd6f651664

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fce28e5-b963-4e4f-84f7-e1f5f471fb1d
  19th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dadc259d-3c79-4cc0-8e9a-0ecd6f651664
  3rd August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  YORtender Link.

## Provenance

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