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title: "DfT Blue Badge Digital Service"
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# DfT Blue Badge Digital Service

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7611973-4d75-411e-abab-998aa2a55ac4

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is seeking proposals for the “DfT Blue Badge Digital Service” contract, valued at £2.9 million, which falls under the IT services category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 12 December 2019. This service is aimed at supporting approximately 3 million Blue Badge holders in the UK, enhancing the application processes for these essential permits. The contract period will run from 5 February 2020 to 4 February 2022, while bidders were required to confirm their intentions by the deadline of 9 December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in software development and digital solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they could provide innovative solutions to meet the needs outlined by the Department for Transport. This is a prime opportunity for businesses focused on digital transformation and public sector services to collaborate and grow by providing efficient and user-friendly systems that enhance public service delivery.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DFT) invites proposals for the following Blue Badge Digital Service. This contract will be subject to the DFT Standard Conditions of Contract. There are currently circa 3 million Blue Badge holders in the UK. Badges can last up to 3 years. Around 1 million Blue Badges are produced annually. Citizens can apply for a Blue Badge either in person or online. The contract for the current online application, Local Authority interface and central record ends in February 2020. Bidders intending to bid for this requirement are requested to confirm their intention to submit / or not to submit proposals via DFT Delta E-Sourcing Portal to Managed Service Team Business Procurement Partner by 09:00 GMT 09 December 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1948a83f-9573-426f-97ba-d9281bd73e28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2020 - 4 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,900,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1948a83f-9573-426f-97ba-d9281bd73e28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1948a83f-9573-426f-97ba-d9281bd73e28
  10th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5e2458b-8c1e-44c3-8d25-4baf9be63c4f
  Specification

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