Tenders/Blue Badge Production, Distribution & Innovation
Awarded🇬🇧United KingdomSupplies

Blue Badge Production, Distribution & Innovation

Department for Transport
Published: Sep 30, 2026
Updated: Oct 1, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the media and communication sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the media and communication sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Production and distribution of the UK Blue Badge The Department for Transport is volunteering a standstill period for this contract, starting the date of the publication of this notice, ending the day after 10 full days have elapsed. Print production of Blue Badges and accompanying Blue Badge materials (letters, booklets, inserts, clock wallets etc.) in line with each Nation’s Policy team’s print requirements. End to end distribution from the Supplier print production facilities to the end recipient citizens and LAs, using a range of distribution methods and delivery mechanisms (including standard, fast tracked, recorded and next day delivery) as elected by the LA when ordering badges. Support services for LAs other service stakeholders where required, for example (but not limited to – data extracts to fulfil Freedom of Information requests). Support services may be introduced for Citizens directly by the Supplier during the contract provision and will be accepted and introduced by the Supplier (e.g. tracking information provided to citizens to indicate where the blue badge is in transit). Service innovation and enhancements will be collaboratively developed between the Supplier and stakeholders of the blue badge scheme throughout the course of the contract provision

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 30, 2026. Last refreshed 15 days ago. Reference: 092129-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Transport

Department for Transport has issued 174 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 116 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Media & Communications sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER) LIMITED was awarded the contract for £45,348,912. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 092129-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER) LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Transport in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
092129-2026

Source

uk_fts
UK FTS - Find a Tender Service
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

Department for Transport
🇬🇧United Kingdom