--- title: "CBC-0549-T-TS Independent Mobility Assessment to Determine Eligibility for Blue Badges" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ceeede06-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ceeede06-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ceeede06-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ceeede06-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # CBC-0549-T-TS Independent Mobility Assessment to Determine Eligibility for Blue Badges Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceeede06-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ceeede06-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ceeede06-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking proposals for the tender titled "CBC-0549-T-TS Independent Mobility Assessment to Determine Eligibility for Blue Badges." This procurement, classified under civic-amenity services, is open to organisations capable of conducting Independent Mobility Assessments during the contract period from 1st January 2016 to 30th December 2019, with a potential extension of up to one year. The tender process has already passed its submission deadline on 19th October 2015. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, specifically covering several areas including Biggleswade and Dunstable. This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers and assessment organisations that specialise in mobility and disability services. Companies with expertise in conducting eligibility assessments or those experienced in civic-amenity services may find this to be a suitable venture. The anticipated volume of approximately 780 assessments per year creates a substantial market for businesses looking to expand their operations in this sector, particularly those that can deliver high-quality, consistent services that meet the standards set by Central Bedfordshire Council. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council requires an organisation to undertake Independent Mobility Assessments (IMA's) to determine applicants' eligibility for Blue Badges concessionary parking scheme. Central Bedfordshire covers part of the area of the administrative county of Bedfordshire from Biggleswade in the North East to Dunstable in the South West. It is anticipated that in the region of 780 applicants will require IMA's each year during the period 1st January 2016 to 30th December 2019. The successful tender will provide IMA's a period of three years from 1st January 2016. There is the possibility of extensions totalling up to an additional year at the Council's discretion. Help and support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us via the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In (from the ITT tab) Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. You will be able to opt back in at any point. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c225cc0c-925d-4913-94ae-feb8e0470706 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2016 - 30 Dec 2018 | | 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 | SHEFFORD | | 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 - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 63712400 - Parking services - 98350000 - Civic-amenity services - 98351000 - Car park management services - 98351100 - Car park services - 98351110 - Parking enforcement services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c225cc0c-925d-4913-94ae-feb8e0470706 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c225cc0c-925d-4913-94ae-feb8e0470706 22nd September 2015 - 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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