Provision of Concessionary Travel Mobility and Hidden Disabilities Assessment Services

Harrow Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Concessionary Travel Mobility and Hidden Disabilities Assessment Services," as of 31st July 2025. This contract involves assessing non-automatic applications for concessionary travel services within the health and social work services category, specifically under CPV classification 85000000, with additional services under classification 98000000. The open procurement procedure commenced on 6th January 2025, inviting suitable service providers to participate by the end date of 5th February 2025.

The contract, valued at GBP 500,000, will operate over a three-year period starting from 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2028, servicing the England region of the United Kingdom. EQL Limited, an SME based in Chorley, Lancashire, has been awarded the contract, signifying the procurement's completion. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specializing in health and social work services that can manage and deliver robust IT-based assessment services.

Organisations with expertise in conducting clinical assessments and handling administrative renewals for travel permits, especially those qualified to meet periodic review requirements, would find this tender highly advantageous. The open nature of this procurement process can encourage participation from a wide range of capable service providers, fostering competitive opportunities and potentially expanding their reach into public sector contracts, thereby driving business development and diversification.