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title: "CBC-1071-T-CE Independent Mobility Assessments for Blue Badges - AWARD"
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# CBC-1071-T-CE Independent Mobility Assessments for Blue Badges - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-783f3c3b-3e13-408d-bad3-a07afd2f6818

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Central Bedfordshire Council, which is soliciting tenders for "Independent Mobility Assessments for Blue Badges." This service falls under the research services industry category and is based in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current stage is the Award phase, having been completed on 27th November 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2020 and will run until 30th December 2022. The submission deadline for tenders was 8th November 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobility assessment services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies able to deliver comprehensive assessments and align with statutory eligibility criteria for Blue Badges are encouraged to consider participating in future procurement processes of this nature. Given the size of the contract valued at £68,400, this could be a valuable opportunity for medium to large businesses looking to grow in the public service sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3c0f02-6a56-42f0-9bb3-dc5f7deed095 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 30 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,400 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2019 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3c0f02-6a56-42f0-9bb3-dc5f7deed095

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3c0f02-6a56-42f0-9bb3-dc5f7deed095
  29th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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