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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2022 at 10:30

Tender

17 Mar 2022 at 11:15

Planning

31 Jan 2022 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service' has been undertaken by Norfolk County Council, a regional authority based in Norwich, UK. The aim is to address a backlog of referrals in preparation for the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) implementation. This open procedure tender commenced with planning discussions and was officially awarded on 23rd May 2022, with a total contract value of £300,000. The services are particularly targeted at adults aged 18 years and above residing in care homes within the Norfolk region, specifically covering delivery addresses in areas UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly organisations with experience in conducting Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments. Suitable providers are expected to have qualified Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors. As the procurement is intended to reduce backlog issues, this can lead to long-term partnerships in care assessments and similar services, enabling businesses to expand their reach and establish a solid foothold in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council have awarded 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 invited providers 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council have awarded 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).

Renewal: The initial term is for 6 months from the Required Service Commencement Date. The Contract may be extended by up to a further 36 months to be reviewed every 6 months at the Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03113c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013756-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
22 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Annie Southgate
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1DH
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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIAISON FINANCIAL

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