Tender

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Mar 2020 at 08:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is seeking tenders for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards" project, aimed at appointing Doctors to conduct Mental Health and Mental Capacity assessments. The project falls within the health and social work services industry sector, and assessments will take place across Cornwall and occasionally in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a closing date for submissions set for 31 March 2020, and the corresponding contract commencement expected to be from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. This opportunity has an estimated value of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare professionals, particularly those qualified as mental health assessors under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Regulations. Businesses that specialise in mental health services or employ registered medical practitioners with the requisite experience and training will find this tender particularly relevant. The flexible nature of the assessment work is also conducive to firms looking to expand their operations within Cornwall and the wider South West region while making a meaningful impact on human rights protections for vulnerable individuals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Notice Description

DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS DOCTORS - SPECIALIST ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY We are currently looking for Doctors* to undertake Mental Health and/or Mental Capacity assessments as part of DoLS process The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ("DoLS") Doctor role is central to the promotion of individual human rights and in Cornwall. The DoLS provides protection for vulnerable people, aged 18 and over, who are accommodated in hospitals or care homes in circumstances that amount to a deprivation of their liberty and who lack the capacity to consent to the care or treatment they need. DoLS Doctor work is flexible to fit around other commitments. While the assessment locations will vary across Cornwall (and occasionally some areas in the South West), your work and location is negotiable. If you are interested in this unique specialist assessment opportunity we would first introduce you to our trusted contact provider for the DoLS who will take your application forward formally. About you* You will be a eligible to carry out a mental health assessment according to the DoLS Regulations - 1. approved under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983(2); OR 2. a registered medical practitioner who the supervisory body is satisfied has at least three years post registration experience in the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder In addition, you will have successfully completed the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Mental Health Assessors training programme made available by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (N.B. this is an online training package). If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss opportunities in Cornwall further please contact Emma Goodall (DoLS, AMHP & CHC - Service Manager) or Paul Wilkins (LPS Development Lead) on 01872 323426 or email: emma.goodall@cornwall.gov.uk or paul.wilkins@cornwall.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12085dc-67ac-47f7-bc94-d95d5d17d609
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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