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CWC20086 - Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessors

Wolverhampton City Council

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10 Aug 2021 at 11:43

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is seeking bids for the "CWC20086 - Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessors" contract, which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, is open for submissions until 10th September 2021. This framework opportunity allows for the engagement of providers who can conduct independent DoLS assessments for adults, as stipulated by the DoLS legislation 2009. The total contract value is £270,000, and the contract period is set for 540 days. All submissions are to be made electronically through the designated tender portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those that can provide qualified Best Interest Assessors (BIAs). Ideal candidates include registered social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, and psychologists who have a minimum of two years' post-qualifying experience in relevant fields such as mental health or safeguarding. The framework agreement allows for up to five providers to be appointed, making it essential for bidders to meet the quality scores set in the evaluation criteria to be considered for contract award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC20086 - Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessors

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council (the "Council") invites bids for admittance to the framework from suitably experienced and qualified Provider's to undertake ad hoc Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments. This will be on an independent basis on behalf of the Supervisory Body (the "Council"). The assessments are carried out under the provisions of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legislation 2009 which forms part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This contract is only valid while the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2009 is statute, and would be deemed void if new legislation were to be brought in. The Provider must be able to commission Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) to undertake assessments of adults aged 18 years and above in care homes and hospitals. They must identify, challenge and where possible, re-dress discrimination and inequality in all its forms. The Provider must ensure that BIAs can respect individuals' qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds and promote the rights, dignity and self-determination of individuals who might be deprived of their liberty. This is alongside being able to meet the timescale of the contract and providing assessments which will withstand legal scrutiny. Tender information is available at www.wolverhamptontenders.com

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wolverhampton City Council (the "Council") invites bids for admittance to the framework from suitably experienced and qualified Provider's to undertake ad hoc Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments. This will be on an independent basis on behalf of the Supervisory Body (the "Council"). The assessments are carried out under the provisions of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legislation 2009 which forms part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This contract is only valid while the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2009 is statute, and would be deemed void if new legislation were to be brought in. The Provider must be able to commission Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) to undertake assessments of adults aged 18 years and above in care homes and hospitals. They must identify, challenge and where possible, re-dress discrimination and inequality in all its forms. The Provider must ensure that BIAs can respect individuals' qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds and promote the rights, dignity and self-determination of individuals who might be deprived of their liberty. This is alongside being able to meet the timescale of the contract and providing assessments which will withstand legal scrutiny. Tender information is available at www.wolverhamptontenders.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d2d8
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019305-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wolverhampton City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

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