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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2017 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework" aimed at bolstering the provision of independent Best Interest Assessors in compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The framework will serve Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, having started on 1 July 2016, with the tendering period concluding on 12 May 2017. The contract is categorized under health and social work services, involving an open procurement method. The award notice was published on 7 July 2017 for a value of £1,000,000, with the contract period commencing on 1 July 2017 and lasting until 30 June 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), seeking to engage in health and social service provisions. Such businesses that have experience in social work, mental health support, and advocacy would be well-suited to compete for a place on this framework, enabling them to contribute effectively to local community needs while potentially securing sustainable contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of Leicester City Council and Leicestershire 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 BIAdemand, 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 tothe statutory standards outlined in the DoLS Code of Practice. The framework started on 01 July 2016 but includes an annual "refresh" which allows for the framework to bereopened so that additional assessors can tender for inclusion on the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edd6b4dc-9346-4ca1-b6c0-7810223ccf77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ebc15e-8b64-4f3b-b99e-509ab30be030
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 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
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 8RA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIQUID PERSONNEL

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