Tender

ASC0311 - Best Interest Assessor (BIA)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 22:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessors (BIA) services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender is classified under the Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000) category and is currently at the tender stage. The contract duration is set for an initial period of three years starting from 7th July 2025, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years, totalling a maximum potential contract length of five years until 6th July 2030. The tender submission deadline is 13th January 2025 at 14:00, and an online information session via Microsoft Teams is scheduled for 18th December 2024 at 10:30. The total estimated contract value is £800,000, allocated at £160,000 annually.

This tender opportunity offers significant potential for businesses involved in the health and social care sector. The procurement process is conducted under the Light Touch Regime, which allows for some flexibility in the bidding process. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, making it an attractive opportunity for both established providers and smaller organisations looking to expand their public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, positioning themselves to support Leicester City Council in fulfilling their statutory obligations effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASC0311 - Best Interest Assessor (BIA)

Notice Description

Leicester City Council ('the Authority') invites tenders for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessors (BIA) for Leicester. The BIA Service will assist the Council to deliver their statutory responsibilities, as outlined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and subsequent Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), to ensure that where a decision to deprive someone of their liberty is required it is made lawfully and based on relevant best practice, guidance and case law. The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years to commence on 7th July 2025, with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for a further period, or periods, up to a total of 2 years, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years up to 6th July 2030. The proposed service is based on current and known funding allocations. These could alter through the life of the contract in light of changes in future local and central government funding. The contract value assigned to this service is PS160,000 per annum, PS800,000 for the full 5 year contract period. Further information in respect of this tender opportunity is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. The Authority is conducting this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77). The Procurement process will be similar to that of an Open Procedure however, the Process will, unlike an Open Procedure, include the flexibility, as allowed under the Light Touch Regime. The Invitation to Tender document and with the appendices and all other documentation issued to Tenderers sets out the details of the Authority's requirements and how to submit your Tender. An Online Microsoft Teams Tenderers Information Session is being held on 18th December 2024 commencing at 10:30. Further details regarding how to register for this session is also contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b02dbd5-789c-4bd9-96e0-24b1373b875c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2030 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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