Independent Medical Assessments for Concessionary Travel and Blue Badge Applications

Staffordshire County Council seeks a qualified healthcare provider to conduct independent medical and mobility assessments for applicants to the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) and the Blue Badge Scheme. The provider must employ HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, or equivalent clinicians with at least two years post-registration experience in functional mobility or disability assessment, plus training in DfT concessionary travel eligibility guidance and DVLA fitness-to-drive standards. Key responsibilities include: scheduling and conducting assessments within 15 working days of request, securely transferring assessment outcomes to Council officers, and managing the appeals process. The Council expects approximately 200 ENCTS assessments and 100 Blue Badge assessments annually. The initial contract runs for three years from 1 April 2027, with potential for two 12-month extensions based on satisfactory performance. Providers must manage the entire end-to-end assessment process and ensure all assessments comply with current Department for Transport guidance and eligibility criteria.