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title: "Independent Mobility Assessment Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000840335"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Falkirk Council"
published: "2026-08-17"
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# Independent Mobility Assessment Services

Buyer: Falkirk Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000840335

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is planning to procure independent mobility assessment services to support administration of the Blue Badge Scheme. The provider will assess applicants whose eligibility cannot be determined through an initial desktop review, considering mobility, pain and breathlessness and applying recognised assessment methods. It will provide eligibility recommendations and written assessment reports in line with Scottish Blue Badge guidance. Assessments must be carried out by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals with expertise in mobility and walking ability. The service also includes providing suitable assessors and accessible premises in the Falkirk Council area for safe, confidential face-to-face appointments. This is a healthcare assessment service, classified under CPV 85100000 and 85142100, rather than a general administrative support contract.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Falkirk Council has stated an intention to procure and is using the process for market engagement and information purposes, not as an invitation to tender. The council expects to issue a future notice on 18 August 2026. The intended contract covers one lot and is expected to run for four years. Its estimated value is £100,000 including the stated currency, GBP. The planned requirement is for services delivered through suitably qualified assessors and premises in the Falkirk Council area. Scottish Blue Badge guidance and recognised mobility assessment methodologies will shape the service, with recommendations and written outcomes forming key deliverables. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This will suit healthcare providers able to deliver independent mobility and walking assessments for public-sector schemes, particularly organisations with qualified healthcare professionals experienced in assessing mobility, pain and breathlessness. Providers should be able to apply recognised assessment methodologies consistently, make clear eligibility recommendations and produce reliable written reports that meet Scottish Blue Badge guidance. The successful organisation will need to supply suitably qualified assessors and operate accessible premises within the Falkirk Council area, with facilities appropriate for confidential face-to-face appointments and safe access for service users. Relevant preparation includes confirming assessor capacity, clinical governance, reporting processes, accessible venue arrangements and experience supporting people whose mobility is affected by pain or breathlessness. The requirement may suit an established healthcare practice or specialist assessment provider preparing for a later competition.

## Notice

Falkirk Council is seeking an external provider to deliver Independent Mobility Assessment Services in support of the Blue Badge Scheme. The service will involve undertaking mobility assessments for applicants, providing eligibility recommendations and issuing written assessment reports in accordance with relevant Scottish Blue Badge guidance. Assessments will be carried out by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals with expertise in assessing mobility and walking ability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk Council intends to procure an Independent Mobility Assessment Service to support the administration of the Blue Badge Scheme. The provider will undertake independent mobility assessments for applicants whose eligibility cannot be determined through an initial desktop review. Assessments will be carried out by suitably qualified healthcare professionals with expertise in assessing a person's ability to walk and will include consideration of mobility, pain and breathlessness using recognised assessment methodologies. The service will provide clear eligibility recommendations and written assessment outcomes in accordance with Scottish Blue Badge guidance. The anticipated contract term is four years. The successful provider will be responsible for delivering the independent mobility assessment service, including the provision of suitably qualified assessors. The successful provider will be required to make available suitable, accessible premises within the Falkirk Council area from which face-to-face mobility assessments can be undertaken. The venue must provide a safe, confidential and appropriate environment for service users attending appointments. This PIN is issued for market engagement and information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562454 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Falkirk Council |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Postcode area | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85142100 - Physiotherapy services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562454

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562454
  Independent Mobility Assessment Services - Falkirk Council is seeking an external provider to deliver Independent Mobility Assessment Services in support of the Blue Badge Scheme. The service will involve undertaking mobility assessments for applicants, providing eligibility recommendations and issuing written assessment reports in accordance with relevant Scottish Blue Badge guidance. Assessments will be carried out by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals with expertise in assessing mobility and walking ability.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840335
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=840335

## Provenance

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