Decision details

Access Agreement for the issuing of Blue Badges

Decision Maker: Head of Customer Facing Operations

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Authority has awarded An Access Agreement to Valtech

The new contract is to commence on the 09 October 2024 for a maximum contract term of 5 years (3 years plus option to extend for up to 2 further years). The contract value is £162,000 (excl. VAT)

Reasons for the decision:

We have been requested to sign a new access agreement with Valtech that allows the Council to benefit from a call-off contract that DFT have entered via a CCS framework. The DFT contract specifies that public authorities who have signed an access agreement can benefit from the contract services.

Alternative options considered:

BBDS remains a national service for all UK Authorities who have a responsibility for issuing Blue Badges.

Publication date: 17/10/2024

Date of decision: 09/10/2024