Tender

FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM (FPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARD (DOLS) ASSESSMENTS

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2025 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders through an open procedure for a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) aimed at delivering Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS) Assessments. This public procurement process falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category and is designated to cover the United Kingdom. Presently, the process is in the 'tender' stage, ending on 2nd June 2025, with a contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 30th September 2029. This procurement is valued at £3,249,820 and is set up to encourage participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social and community services. With the procurement being open, it creates a competitive environment that can enable qualified SME and VCSE enterprises to expand their service offerings and develop new partnerships. Businesses with expertise in DoLS assessments would be well-suited to participate, and those looking to enhance their presence in public sector contracts will find this a valuable opportunity to grow and diversify their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM (FPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARD (DOLS) ASSESSMENTS

Notice Description

The aim of the Service is to undertake and complete assessments requested by the DoLS Team, the type of assessment will be determined by the DoLS Team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28d5eb19-30cb-4870-a1d1-051a2555a152
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b0b6dc-d4d2-4039-92b6-49ca4fdbac80
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,249,820 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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