Award

DoLS Out of Area

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2024 at 11:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of out of area DoLS assessments in the health and social work services category. The contract, titled "DoLS Out of Area," was awarded to Flex 360 and Action First. The contract value is £40,000, with a contract period starting on February 11, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2026. The procurement method used was "Other - Waiver," and the tender deadline was February 10, 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social work services sector to supply relevant person's representatives for out of area placements. Businesses providing advocacy services may find this tender suitable for expansion and growth. The West Northamptonshire Council as the buying organisation aims to enhance service delivery through this procurement process, fostering competition and innovation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DoLS Out of Area

Notice Description

Out of area DoLS assessments where contracted agency are unable to provide a S12 Doctor and / or a Best Interest assessor. Supply of Paid Relevant Person's Representatives where the person is placed in an out of area home, falls outside of our contracted advocacy service, and the local advocacy service is unable to support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbae92b3-728f-43b0-9671-9d2c84dbb49f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ACTION FIRST

FLEX 360

Further Information

Notice Documents

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