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Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2023 at 15:11

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17 Aug 2023 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Derby City Council is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors" in the services category of health and social work services. The contract involves the supply of Best Interest Assessors for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Frameworks and the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act of 2007. The procurement stage is an open procedure, with a cancellation status. The tender process commenced on 27th November 2023 and is estimated to end on 26th November 2026, with a potential extension option for up to four years. The procurement method is open, and the tender is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender provides an opportunity for service providers with relevant knowledge and experience in providing Best Interest Assessments to eligible customers, particularly in the health and social work services industry. Businesses interested in bidding for this contract should demonstrate their capability to deliver these services to safeguard against unlawful deprivation of liberty. Potential bidders must ensure compliance with the award criteria, which emphasises quality (70%) and price (30%). The buying organisation, Derby City Council, will select successful bidders based on these criteria, creating growth opportunities for suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the supply of Provision of Best Interest Assessors, in respect of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Frameworks and the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act of 2007. These will be procured through a single formal tender process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are invited for the supply of Provision of Best Interest Assessors, in respect of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Frameworks and the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act of 2007. These will be procured through a single formal tender process. Service Providers are invited to bid for the contract and in doing so are required to demonstrate their relevant knowledge and experience of having provided similar services previously to those being tendered. The Authority wishes to commission service(s) from suitably qualified providers who can offer the provision of Best Interest Assessments to eligible customers in order to safeguard against an unlawful deprivation of liberty taking place. The initial Framework Agreement period is three years. The Framework Agreement is estimated to commence 27th November 2023 and expire 26th November 2026. There will be an option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further one year, subject to satisfactory performance, funding and business needs. Maximum Framework Agreement period is, therefore, four years.

Options: Up to one annual extension, making the overall contract period up to four years. Potential dates for advertising renewal if option is not taken is August 2026.

Renewal: Up to one annual extension, making the overall contract period up to four years. Potential dates for advertising renewal if option is not taken is August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f09e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036256-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
One annual extension, making the overall contract period up to four years. Potential date for advertising renewal if option are not taken is August 2026.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Action First Assessments LTD

Anglia Independents Limited

Ash's Place Ltd

MARS Social Care Consultancy

The OT Practice

Further Information

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