Tender

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Apr 2017 at 12:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is currently conducting an open tender for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework" aimed at establishing a framework for the independent Best Interest Assessor role under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This procurement process involves a budget of £1,000,000 and is aimed at providing services within the health and social work category in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 12th May 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st July 2017 and concluding on 1st July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and capacity assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to supplement in-house teams and manage demand for independent assessors in the local area. Companies with qualified assessors and experience in delivering similar services would be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council, is undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint suitable providers to a framework for the provision of the independent Best Interest Assessor role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Mental Capacity Act 2005). The purpose of this procurement is to establish an approved list of suitably qualified and experienced independent assessors to complement the in-house DoLS Teams to allow effective management of BIA demand, availability and prioritisation across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Due to the nature of the independent BIA role, local requirements dictate that the framework eligibility criteria is at an enhanced level to the statutory standards outlined in the DoLS Code of Practice. For more details see www.eastmidstenders.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8add111-7361-423d-8c44-985b8e67a73e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067112b-333f-4652-b83f-2c79703a9804
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 1 Jul 2018 1-2 years
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RL
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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