Planning

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessors.

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Oct 2024 at 14:47

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Oct 2024 at 14:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessors." This initiative falls within the Health and Social Work Services category, with a specific requirement for mental health assessors across the United Kingdom. The key milestone is the engagement end date set for 18 October 2024. The purpose of this procurement is to secure a pool of qualified S12 Doctors who can undertake mental health assessments promptly and efficiently. The contract is valued at £240,000, and the initial engagement notice was published on 2 October 2024. This initiative aims to complete 500 assessments within the first year, with an option to extend the contract for an additional year based on performance and budget constraints.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in healthcare, mental health assessment, or staff provision services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the critical role of S12 Doctors in safeguarding the rights and well-being of individuals under DoLS assessments, companies with a strong track record in quality healthcare delivery and credential verification will find this tender particularly advantageous. The possibility of a contract extension further enhances the long-term business potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessors.

Notice Description

The DoLS team require a pool of Mental Health Assessors across the country. The S12 doctor's role is critical in safeguarding the rights and well-being of individuals subject to DoLS assessments. They play a vital part in determining whether deprivation of liberty is necessary and proportionate for each person's unique circumstances. To keep a list of and provide qualified S12 Doctors to undertake mental Health assessment within a week of allocation and return the completed form 4 to the DoLS team within 10 days of allocation. These Doctors will be quality checked and all relevant credentials checked, and evidence collected. A Contract for 1 year with a possibility of extension of another year if assessments are completed successfully within budget and are of high quality. We will be expecting a return of 500 assessments with in the first year and a total of 1000 assessments by the end of the 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c33459-ceca-4d3c-ad64-50301f9bb693
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Areej Shabaa
Contact Email
areej.shabaa@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

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