Provision of Independent Medical Assessments in Relation to Blue Badges

Blackpool Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of independent medical assessments related to Blue Badges and concessionary bus travel for disabled applicants. The industry category for this tender is medical analysis services, with additional focus on medical specialist services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Access Independent.

The tender period ended on 28th February 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The delivery addresses for this project include various regions such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global locations. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical analysis and assessments, particularly those with expertise in evaluating eligibility for disability-related services.

Companies that can provide independent and thorough medical evaluations would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and gaining expertise in public sector services. Given that the contract has been awarded to Access Independent, an SME, it demonstrates that small and medium-sized enterprises are capable contenders in such government tenders, potentially encouraging similar organisations to participate in future procurement opportunities.