Tender

DoLS Assessments

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Sep 2021 at 14:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently seeking bids for a contract titled "DoLS Assessments" aimed at addressing the shortfall in Best Interests assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Swindon, England. The tender process is open, with submissions due by 15th October 2021. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2021 and will last until 31st March 2022. The agency selected will be responsible for conducting comprehensive face-to-face assessments that adhere to the council's standards.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialised in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in conducting assessments under legal frameworks. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract appears well-suited for organisations capable of delivering high-quality assessments efficiently. Agencies that are adept in managing service demands and meeting regulatory requirements will find this tender especially advantageous for expanding their operational footprint in the Swindon and Wiltshire regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DoLS Assessments

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team (DoLS) are seeking to contract with an agency in the short term to provide good quality Best Interests assessments to assist with the current shortfall. As with the majority of other DoLS Teams nationally, SBC's demand for DoLS assessments exceeds the Teams current capacity. We are seeking to contract with an agency to provide Best Interests Assessors (BIAs) only to complete relevant face-to-face assessments under the DoLS legal framework in the Swindon and Wiltshire geographical areas. This will include the mental capacity, age, no refusals and best interests assessments (completion of the full Form 3). All assessments are expected to be completed to a good standard, as per SBC's Form 3 guidance, which will enable the DoLS signatories to lawfully authorise the individual's deprivation of liberty; ensuring that robust evidence is provided to support this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce27ef4f-24c4-4fc2-bea6-1cc2bae768d2
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
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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