Tender

Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Assessors Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has initiated a tender for the provision of Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Assessors services under a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This opportunity falls under the Health and social work services category and is open for participation until the tender period ends on July 15, 2028. The contract, lasting initially for three years with a possible 12-month extension, will be based in Bedford, East of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses are well-suited to compete in this open procedure.

This tender by the Bedford Borough Council presents a chance for businesses to engage in specialist assessments for adults in line with the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty. The Procurement stage for this opportunity is currently active, with a contract period starting on July 16, 2028. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, particularly in the specified region, are encouraged to explore this opportunity to develop long-term partnerships with the Council and contribute to the improvement of social care services in Bedford Borough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Assessors Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Authority') is inviting Applications from Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) and Section 12 Assessors to provide specialist assessments for adults on an ad hoc basis and in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty in Bedford Borough. The Authority will enter into the Contract with multiple successful Bidders appointed through the Ps DPS. The Contract will be for three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Additional information: To access this opportunity, you will need to Register an account with Bedford Borough Council's In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title of project reference: Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Assessors Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) (Project reference is BBC AD 03640) The Authority is setting up a Pseudo DPS (Ps DPS) under the Light Touch Regime. Bids will continue to be accepted within the lifetime of the Ps DPS unless a decision has been made to end the Ps DPS in which case notice will be given. 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/7b7b1388-39ed-4a38-aad3-9d7782fb088c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2028 - 17 Jul 2028 30 days
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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