Tender

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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17 Mar 2022 at 11:16

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17 Mar 2022 at 10:24

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01 Feb 2022 at 10:57

Tender

01 Feb 2022 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council, which is inviting tenders for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service." This initiative falls within the health and social work services category, targeted at reducing the backlog of referrals related to DoLS assessments for adults in care homes across Norfolk, located in the East of England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 21 April 2022. The contract is valued at £300,000 and is expected to commence from 8 June 2022, concluding on 31 January 2023. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing qualified Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors for the DoLS assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their involvement is welcomed in this procurement. Interested parties are advised to register on Norfolk County Council's portal to access tender documentation and express their interest in the project, thereby enhancing their prospects for growth within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service

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. If you are interested, please register on in-tend the council's portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home and express an interest in this project. You will then have access to all documentation. Additional information: Please register on in-tend and express an interest in this project at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad6b2cc-eb60-4995-bb74-9f66b38bf94c
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2022 - 31 Jan 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
Annie Southgate
Contact Email
annie.southgate@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603 708214

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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