Contract awardedPIP assessments

Procurement of Independent Mobility Assessments Provider

Provision of independent mobility assessments conducted by qualified expert assessors to determine eligibility for Blue Badge parking concessions. The service is required when eligibility cannot be determined through internal desk-based assessments or cross-checking, ensuring compliance with Department for Transport national guidelines for issuing authorities.

Awarded value
£1.4m
As published
Published
6 June 2025
Awarded
12 September 2025
Access Independent Ltd
Contract length
36 months
Ends 30 September 2028

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of independent mobility assessment services to support local authority Blue Badge eligibility and disability parking concession schemes.

  • Independent Mobility Assessments conducted by qualified Expert Assessors for the Blue Badge scheme
  • Determination of Blue Badge eligibility for applicants under the walking/physical disability criteria where Authority assessment is inconclusive

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
24 months
Longest it can run
60 months
Contract dates
1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
85000000

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Lifecycle

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  2. Contract awardedto Access Independent Ltd
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Essex County Council

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Access Independent Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/322972/procurement-of-independent-mobility-assessments-provider
Buyer reference
DN764710
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544b0
Last checked
5 November 2026

Essex County Council. Procurement of Independent Mobility Assessments Provider. Contract award, 6 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/322972/procurement-of-independent-mobility-assessments-provider (accessed 5 November 2026).