---
title: "Independent Mobility Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f58"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# Independent Mobility Assessment

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f58

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for "Independent Mobility Assessment," focusing on health and social work services. This procurement process was conducted using a direct method under the "Below threshold - without competition" category and falls under the light-touch regime. Situated in Ipswich, the council's initiative aims to procure expert occupational therapists to assess Blue Badge eligibility. The procurement is completed with ACCESS INDEPENDENT LTD as the supplier. The contract, valued at £120,000 (gross £144,000) and spanning from 19th February 2026 to 18th February 2027, is extendable up to one more year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering occupational therapy expertise. Companies like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on independent assessments and have the capability to provide expert evaluations are well-positioned to benefit from such government contracts. Additionally, businesses based in or around the UK region, particularly those in Cambridge, may find logistical advantages in competing for future similar opportunities with Suffolk County Council.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council require the provision of expert assessments with qualified occupational therapists for the purpose of determining Blue Badge eligibility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039942-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 12:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039942-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039942-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.accessindependent.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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