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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) Services Including Best Interest (BIA) and Mental Health Assessments (MHA)

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2018 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) services, which includes Best Interest Assessments (BIA) and Mental Health Assessments (MHA). This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is based in the South East of England. The tender period closed on 25 January 2018, and the contract duration runs from 12 February 2018 to 31 March 2019, with an option for a 12-month extension. The total budget allocated for this contract is £220,000, executed through an open tendering procedure to address a backlog of high and medium priority assessments identified by the authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in conducting assessments related to mental capacity and safeguarding. SMEs with the capability to provide efficient and effective assessment processes will be particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on completing the initial tranche quickly. As the authority seeks to clear a growing backlog, firms that can demonstrate operational efficiency and compliance with legal requirements will have a competitive advantage in securing the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) Services Including Best Interest (BIA) and Mental Health Assessments (MHA)

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Council ("the authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("potential suppliers") for the provision of deprivation of liberty safeguarding (DoLS) services including best interest (BIA) and mental health assessments (MHA). The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards provide a statutory framework for making decisions on behalf of people who lack the mental capacity to do so, including to authorise the deprivation of liberty in care homes and hospitals. In 2014 the Supreme Court issued a formal definition of 'deprivation of liberty' (the acid test), which resulted in a significant increase of applications for managing authorities under the DoLS. In line with other supervisory bodies, the authority has had insufficient capacity to manage these increased requests and as a result a backlog of requests has built up, therefore, the authority is now seeking to work with independent providers of DoLS assessments to deal with these outstanding assessments. The Scope of the services are to provide a complete start to finish DoLS assessment process to the point of authorisation, to include: * Best Interests Assessor reports on age, no refusals, mental capacity and best interests assessments; * Mental Health Assessor reports on mental health, mental capacity (unless included in BIA report) and eligibility assessments; * Scrutiny of all reports to ensure compliance with legal requirements and whether criteria for deprivation of liberty are met; * Preparation of formal authorisation (Form 5) or refusal of authorisation (form 6); * Identification of Relevant Person's Representative and / or need for IMCA. The budget allocation for this commission is PS220,000 and potential suppliers will need to demonstrate that they are able to as a minimum will be the backlog of high and medium priority assessments that have been identified by the authority. The term of the contract shall be 12 February 2018 until 31 March 2019 with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the authority and shall be available to call off tranches of assessments at the discretion of the authority. The initial tranche required under this contract shall commence on the 12 February 2018 and will end when the high and medium priority assessments, and as many of the low priority assessments as the funding and timescales will allow. Time is of the essence and potential suppliers will be required to demonstrate how they can complete the initial tranche of assessments as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95d2574f-1926-4ac9-a7dd-2c413d754793
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/688c0b68-c7ce-4b2b-a28c-e4bef5cb7aa0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE O.T. PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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