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title: "Independent Assessments for Blue Badge Applications"
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# Independent Assessments for Blue Badge Applications

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8f2eae5-6a17-4d22-a4a3-3dffc54cefae

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle City Council seeking independent assessors for a service contract related to Blue Badge applications. This contract, spanning from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022 with an optional 12-month extension, is classified under health services in the North East region of England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and bids were accepted until 25th February 2020. The successful supplier for this tender is ACCESS INDEPENDENT LTD, with the award being made on 19th March 2020 for a total value of £90,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in social care or disability assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would likely find the contract appealing, given its eligibility criteria. The focus on independent assessments allows for competition among businesses that can deliver high-quality services while navigating the specific needs of the Blue Badge scheme, contributing to potential growth in the public health sector.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council and North Tyneside Council require a service contract for independent assessors for the application of disabled blue badges. The contract is for 2 years with one option to extend for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d319862a-899a-4ab0-93db-9329f03ae2f4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2020 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d319862a-899a-4ab0-93db-9329f03ae2f4
- 3 Feb 2020 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a24d42c-4edf-4a40-beee-caf27692c2e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d319862a-899a-4ab0-93db-9329f03ae2f4
  29th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a24d42c-4edf-4a40-beee-caf27692c2e9
  3rd February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepo.org
  NEPO portal

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