Tender

Provision of Best Interest Assessors / Section 12 Doctors - Pseudo Open Framework

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Best Interest Assessors / Section 12 Doctors - Pseudo Open Framework," classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The tender process follows a selective procurement method under the Restricted procedure and is currently at the tender stage. The framework is expected to start on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The estimated value of the services is £600,000 over the contract period, subject to annual negotiation, and the estimated annual value is £200,000. The procurement covers services to be delivered across the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other regions worldwide. Interested suppliers must complete all submission documents by the end date of 31st March 2028 to be considered.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the health and community service sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses specialising in health services, specifically those offering Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Doctors, can significantly benefit from securing this contract through steady work and potentially lucrative financial agreements. By becoming part of Hull City Council's framework and leveraging the rotation-based Direct Award system, companies can ensure a continuous stream of service requests, fostering stable business growth and enhancing their market presence in the health and social care market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Best Interest Assessors / Section 12 Doctors - Pseudo Open Framework

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested parties to supply the provision of Best Interest Assessors/ Section 12 Doctors. The tender is an open pseudo framework agreement under the Light Touch Regime. The framework is anticipated to commence 1st April 2025 ending by 31st March 2028 with an option to extend for a period of up to 24 months . The Authority has estimated the value of the services to be PS200,000 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the framework documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process. The lots within the framework are the provision of: Lot 1 - Best Interest Assessors Lot 2 - Section 12 Doctors If you wish to find more information on this framework, please register your interest and access the documents. by utilising the link located further down within this Notice. Once the framework has been established, the Authority shall administer Direct Award via rotation via the list of suppliers in each of the lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eefb3c8-94c8-4292-9540-bba9e482fd1f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85310000 - Social work services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 2 Apr 2028 30 days
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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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