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Blue Badge Production, Distribution & Innovation

Descriptions

The Blue Badge scheme supports people with visible and non-visible disabilities by enabling parking close to their destination. The scheme is administered by local authorities under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, with policy oversight from the Department for Transport (DfT). The Blue Badge Digital Service (BBDS), launched in 2019, significantly improved the application process, increasing digital uptake to around 80% and delivering annual efficiency savings of over £3 million for local authorities, while strengthening protections against fraud and misuse.

 

DfT has let and manages the contract for BBDS and specifies security, data protection and technical standards, acting as a joint controller only in respect of data processed through the GOV.UK service. Local authorities remain individual controllers for Blue Badge data and are responsible for compliance with data protection legislation. BBDS is currently supported by separate suppliers for digital application and badge management, and for badge printing and dispatch, serving over 200 local authorities and other public-sector stakeholders across the UK.

 

This requirement is for a supplier to deliver high-quality Blue Badge print production, secure distribution, and ongoing service innovation. Services include the production of badges and associated materials in line with national policy and security specifications, end-to-end distribution using multiple delivery options, and support services for local authorities and government stakeholders. The supplier will work collaboratively with DfT and scheme partners to maintain service standards, accommodate future expansion, and develop enhancements throughout the life of the contract.

Timeline

Published Date :

3rd Feb 2026 Today

Deadline :

3rd Feb 2027 in a 1 year

Contract Start :

5th Feb 2027

Contract End :

5th Feb 2030

Keywords

digital print

print dispatch

book printing

flyer delivery

printing press

offset press

press units

offset printing

colour printing

print runs

print logistics

brochure printing

web-to-print services

variable data printing

brochure distribution

print run distribution

on-demand digital print

digital document output

on-demand printing

copy disbursement

high-volume printers

mail-out printing

distributed printing

custom print services

printing services

digital press services

direct mail printing

catalog distribution

digital printing services

industrial printing machinery

printing and delivery services

commercial document printing

digital colour production

bulk distribution services

commercial printing equipment

short-run digital printing

printing and distribution services

printed materials distribution

document delivery services

Tender Lot Details & Award Criteria

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Workflows

Status :

Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

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Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

Pipeline

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk