Tender

Independent Expert Assessment Service DPS

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jul 2024 at 10:58

Tender Notice
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09 Apr 2024 at 13:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Surrey County Council is seeking to establish a 'Light Touch' Dynamic Purchasing System for Independent Expert Assessment Services. The contract covers assessments by expert witnesses in various fields such as social work, psychology, and psychiatry. The procurement method is an Open Procedure, with a tender period ending on 31st July 2024. The total contract term is 5 years, with a value of £3,000,000.

This tender by Surrey County Council presents opportunities for businesses to provide Independent Expert Assessment Services. Businesses in the health and social work services industry would be well-suited to compete for the contract. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is open to them, with the potential for long-term business growth through this dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Expert Assessment Service DPS

Notice Description

Surrey County Council (SCC) wishes to establish a 'Light Touch' Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Independent Expert Assessment Services for an initial period of 3 years + with optional further extension provisions for an additional 2 years (total term of 5 years). The contract is divided into 3 Lots and sub-lots under Lot 1: Lot 1: Assessments Completed by Expert Witnesses * Lot 1a: Assessments completed by Independent Social Workers (ISWs) * Lot 1b: Assessments completed Psychologists * Lot 1c: Assessments completed by Psychiatrists * Lot 1d: Assessments completed by All Other Experts Lot 2: Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments Lot 3: Multi-disciplinary / Community Assessments Bidders are invited to apply for one lot or sub-lot or multiple lots or sub-lot(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c152ea90-8f7c-4d03-95c5-5f9e8e96bca5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

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