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The Provision of Mental Capacity Act (2005) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments Approved Provider Lists: Lot 1- Best Interest Assessors (BIA) and Lot 2- Mental Health Assessors (MHA)

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of Mental Capacity Act (2005) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments, specifically for two lots: Best Interest Assessors (Lot 1) and Mental Health Assessors (Lot 2). This procurement falls under the health services category, with the tender period initially set to close on 9th September 2021. The new contracts will last for three years, with the option for break clauses at the end of each of the first two years. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically via the Barnet Sourcing portal.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for health service providers, particularly those specialising in community health services, social work, and related assessments. Businesses with experience in providing safeguarding assessments or working within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act will be particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive nature of this procurement, with an emphasis on quality and price, allows for a diverse range of suppliers to showcase their expertise in delivering vital health-related services. Companies are encouraged to prepare detailed proposals that highlight their qualifications and experience in this critical field.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Mental Capacity Act (2005) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments Approved Provider Lists: Lot 1- Best Interest Assessors (BIA) and Lot 2- Mental Health Assessors (MHA)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barnet is reprocureing its approved list of providers for Lots 1 and 2 of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments service. The new contracts will be for 3 years with break clauses at ends of year 1 and 2. Barnet Council has legal duties under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These safeguards exist to protect people in care homes, hospitals and in the community. Where a deprivation is identified the provider must apply to the Local Authority for authorisation. Adults and Communities administers these duties which include tasks undertaken by professionally qualified staff as well as administrative tasks.

Lot Information

Lot 2: Mental Health Assessors

The London Borough of Barnet is reprocureing its approved list of providers for Lots 1 and 2 of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments service. The new contract will be for 3 years with break clauses at ends of year 1 and 2. Barnet Council has legal duties under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These safeguards exist to protect people in care homes, hospitals and in the community. Where a deprivation is identified the provider must apply to the Local Authority for authorisation. Adults and Communities administers these duties which include tasks undertaken by professionally qualified staff as well as administrative tasks.

Lots 1: Best Interest Assessors

The London Borough of Barnet is reprocureing its approved list of providers for Lots 1 and 2 of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments service. The new contract will be for 3 years with break clauses at ends of year 1 and 2. Barnet Council has legal duties under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These safeguards exist to protect people in care homes, hospitals and in the community. Where a deprivation is identified the provider must apply to the Local Authority for authorisation. Adults and Communities administers these duties which include tasks undertaken by professionally qualified staff as well as administrative tasks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d02a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018620-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083597212

Buyer Location

Locality
COLINDALE LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI71 Barnet

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

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