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Provision of Best Interests Assessors -Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2023 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the provision of Best Interests Assessors - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The contract falls under the social work and related services category with a value of £324,000. The procurement process was initiated through a tender with the deadline for submissions on 31st October 2023. The contract period spans from 1st November 2023 to 30th September 2025, with options to extend for another 12 months.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses interested in social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete due to the suitability criteria. The location of the contract is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, providing local business growth opportunities. Businesses specialising in social work services should consider engaging with the CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL for potential collaborations in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Best Interests Assessors -Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Notice Description

Contracts with Best Interests Assessors undertaking work for Cheshire East Supervisory Body re the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The Department of Health stipulates that the Supervisory Body has to recruit suitably trained and qualified Best Interests Assessors to undertake specialist assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Additional information: Initial term for 2 years: 01.10.2023 - 30.09.2025 Options to extend: 12 months: 01.10.2025 - 30.09.2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c5e0d2c-825c-4b86-94fc-611d69699292
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ab4e57-5ce3-4c5f-837b-345092ea5ff8
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 - WARN
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORK SOLUTIONS

SPHERE SOCIAL WORK

WHITINGZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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