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Provision of Best Interests Assessors (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS))

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Oct 2023 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Best Interests Assessors (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS) in the Health and social work services category. The contract, initiated through a tender process, involves the assessment process required for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, with services to be provided in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract, worth £982,800 in GBP, was awarded on October 14, 2022, with a contract period starting from October 1, 2022, until March 31, 2024.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the health and social work services sector, to engage with local government procurements. Businesses offering services related to assessments, mental capacity, and best interests assessments may find this contract suitable for their expertise. As the contract has been awarded, interested businesses can explore potential future opportunities with Staffordshire County Council in similar service categories within the public sector procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Best Interests Assessors (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS))

Notice Description

Provision of Best Interests Assessors (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS) Best Interests Assessors are a statutory function of the LA as a part of the assessment process for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The scope of the contract will be to provide a managed, 'end-to-end' service for the required number of DoLS assessments set by SCC specifically the Age Assessment, No Refusals Assessment, Mental Capacity Assessment and Best Interests Assessment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37ebc747-b236-4010-87d0-3ef5a18acc61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8788f657-e325-4a3d-9080-3a76953690d5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Awarded in accordance with procurement regulations
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£982,800 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£982,800 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FIRST ASSESSMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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