Award

Framework for the Provision of Best Interest Assessors (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) Assessment Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2023 at 14:43

Tender

17 Aug 2023 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Derby City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Best Interest Assessors Assessment Services as per the Framework Agreement. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a value of £400,000. The contract period is from 27th November 2023 to 26th November 2026, with a possible one-year extension. The location of the procurement is in East Midlands, United Kingdom, under the Health and Social Work Services category. The deadline for the tender period was 18th September 2023.

This tender by Derby City Council provides opportunities for service providers, particularly SMEs, to offer Best Interest Assessment services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender should have relevant knowledge and experience in providing similar services. The contract period allows for potential growth and long-term business relationships. Suppliers are expected to safeguard against unlawful deprivations of liberty, catering to eligible customers. The procurement method was an open procedure, creating a fair and competitive environment for interested bidders.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Best Interest Assessors (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) Assessment Services

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the supply of Provision of Best Interest Assessors, in respect of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Frameworks and the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act of 2007. These will be procured through a single formal tender process. Service Providers are invited to bid for the contract and in doing so are required to demonstrate their relevant knowledge and experience of having provided similar services previously to those being tendered. The Authority wishes to commission service(s) from suitably qualified providers who can offer the provision of Best Interest Assessments to eligible customers in order to safeguard against an unlawful deprivation of liberty taking place. The initial Framework Agreement period is three years. The Framework Agreement is estimated to commence 27th November 2023 and expire 26th November 2026. There will be an option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further one year, subject to satisfactory performance, funding and business needs. Maximum Framework Agreement period is, therefore, four years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-732ffed2-bede-4986-b7fa-abc7395790fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7c30d4-3f93-41f9-8e7d-e087f31a53a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2023 - 26 Nov 2026 3-4 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Preece
Contact Email
katy.preece2@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01332 255537

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ACTION FIRST ASSESSMENTS

ANGLIA INDEPENDENTS

ASH'S PLACE

MARS SOCIAL CARE CONSULTANCY

THE OT PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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