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Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Catch-up Assessments - AWARD

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Apr 2023 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Catch-up Assessments to Care2Assess Limited. The procurement involves providing assessments to support a reduction in backlog referrals for adults aged 18 and above in care homes within Norfolk. The contract period runs from April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on February 3, 2023. The main procurement category is services relating to social work and welfare services not delivered through residential institutions.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses specializing in social work and healthcare services to contribute to supporting vulnerable populations. Companies with experience in providing Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors for adult care settings would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the contract aims to address a specific backlog issue, businesses that can efficiently provide the required assessments to help clear this backlog within the stipulated contract period are likely to find this opportunity particularly beneficial for their growth and service expansion.

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Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Catch-up Assessments - AWARD

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d45dfb91-4e47-4cfa-ba9f-f5da234cf9f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d6ecec8-0891-4f4f-9da8-657fa7ff8c16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE2ASSESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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