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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments (DoLS): Project to Manage Backlog 2021-22

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2021 at 08:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is initiating a tender process titled "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments (DoLS): Project to Manage Backlog 2021-22", aiming to address a backlog of approximately 420 DoLS assessments. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry, and the tender period ends on 15th December 2021. The contract is set to commence on 22nd December 2021 and will last until 1st April 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing a range of providers to submit their bids for consideration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in social work services. Companies that are experienced in managing social assessments or those capable of forming a consortium to provide these services would be well-suited to compete. The engagement is especially favourable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio by providing critical assessments in response to local authority needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments (DoLS): Project to Manage Backlog 2021-22

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is scoping the potential of appointing a Provider to manage a backlog of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments, subject to funding being made available. Tenderers are invited to submit a bid to deliver the service on that basis but should note that there is no guarantee that the project will go ahead at this time. If sanctioned, the Council will appoint either a single organisation applying itself to provide the Service, a consortium with legal status or an organisation applying as the lead organisation for two or more organisations who wish to provide the service as a consortium without legal status. Approximately 420 assessments would have to be completed and submitted to the DoLS team prior to the 25th March 2022. WCC would send a list of 35 assessments a week to the Provider. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b24ea4d-5d1c-48e6-89e1-7561dc80e680
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 (below threshold)
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2021 - 1 Apr 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Masterson
Contact Email
smasterson@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1905843617

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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