Tender

Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Catch-up Assessments

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jan 2023 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments to reduce the backlog of referrals and prepare for Liberty Protection Safeguards. This opportunity involves the delivery of qualified Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors for adults in care homes in Norfolk. The procurement method is an open procedure with an accelerated procurement process. The tender deadline is set for 3rd February 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2023 to 30th September 2023.

This tender by Norfolk County Council provides an opening for businesses specialising in social work services and welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this opportunity. Businesses should be prepared to operate in the East of England region, specifically in Norfolk. The nature of this contract presents a good fit for companies aiming to grow their presence in the social care and welfare services sector.

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Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Catch-up Assessments

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to award a contract to a company for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments to support a reduction in our backlog of referrals, in preparation for LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards). We are inviting a provider who can deliver suitably qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors to carry out the relevant DoLS assessments for adults aged 18 years and above in care homes within Norfolk. Additional information: To apply you must first be registered on the Council's e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-754fe954-5732-4bde-befc-81b2c1117342
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7dfc178-d48c-45d9-942e-e52890825ecc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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