Published date: 7 October 2021

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 20 October 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

DVNCC001-DN572858-64617117

Published date

7 October 2021

Closing date

20 October 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The aim of the Blue Badge scheme is to help people with severe mobility problems caused by visible and non-visible ('hidden') disabilities to access goods and services, by allowing them to park close to their destination.

Devon County Council is tendering for a contract for the provision of assessments by qualified professionals (Expert Assessors) to determine the eligibility of applicants with physical and non-visible ('hidden') disabilities in accordance with the Department for Transport (DfT) Blue Badge scheme regulations, at centralised locations across Devon* and also undertaking of Appeals following unsuccessful applications. (*ensuring applicant's do not need to travel further than 30 miles)

Devon County Council invite you to a market engagement event, for the CP2105-21 - Independent Assessments and Appeals for Blue Badge Applications. This event is an opportunity for commissioners and potential providers to come together, to discuss the new tender. Commissioners will share some of their aims and objectives for the service and would appreciate feedback and comments from the market.

Devon County Council will be hosting a webinar from 2.00pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday 20th October 2021. If you would like to attend please confirm via email to Oliver.reed@devon.gov.uk


About the buyer

Contact name

Oliver Reed

Address

County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
England

Telephone

+44 1392383000

Email

Oliver.Reed@devon.gov.uk

Website

http://www.devon.gov.uk