Scope
Reference
DN803917
Description
The Authority is seeking to procure two suppliers to conduct assessments for those applicants who do not meet automatic eligibility criteria, but may meet the criteria on further assessment in line with Department for Transport guidance for Blue Badges and Disabled person's Freedom Passes. Assessments are required to be carried out by suitably qualified physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists who are registered with the HCP council.
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 75313000 - Disability benefits
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please refer to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire for further information regarding
legal and financial capacity, technical ability, qualifications and standards
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please refer to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire for further information regarding
legal and financial capacity, technical ability, qualifications and standards
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender documents are available from: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/portal/londontenders
Select Organisations 'London Borough of Southwark' choose the opportunity titled 'Assessments for Blue Badges and Disabled person's Freedom Passes' with an expression end date of 23/02/2026.
The Tender and associated documents must be submitted by uploading onto the Authority's e-procurement system and may not be delivered by any other method, including by email, by hand or courier to any Authority office, officer or member.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | All award criteria are stated in the tender documents |
Price | 55.00% |
| Quality | All award criteria are stated in the tender documents |
Quality | 35.00% |
| Social Value | All award criteria are stated in the tender documents |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
As set out in the tender documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
Southwark Council
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government