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SCC-JM Independent Expert Assessment Service DPS

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Surrey County Council is seeking to establish a 'Light Touch' Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Independent Expert Assessment Services in the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement process includes three lots covering various assessment services. The contract duration is initially for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years. Bidders can apply for one or multiple lots under this opportunity. The tender deadline for submissions is May 15, 2024.

This tender by Surrey County Council presents business growth opportunities for providers of expert assessment services in the healthcare sector. Businesses specialising in Independent Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry, and other related expertise are well-suited to compete for the different lots offered. The procurement method is selective, and the process encourages competition amongst suppliers in delivering high-quality assessments to support decision-making in child protection and care planning.

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Notice Title

SCC-JM Independent Expert Assessment Service DPS

Notice Description

Surrey County Council (SCC) wishes to establish a 'Light Touch' Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Independent Expert Assessment Services for an initial period of 3 years + with optional further extension provisions for an additional 2 years (total term of 5 years). The contract is divided into 3 Lots and sub-lots under Lot 1: Lot 1: Assessments Completed by Expert Witnesses * Lot 1a: Assessments completed by Independent Social Workers (ISWs) * Lot 1b: Assessments completed Psychologists * Lot 1c: Assessments completed by Psychiatrists * Lot 1d: Assessments completed by All Other Experts Lot 2: Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments Lot 3: Multi-disciplinary / Community Assessments Bidders are invited to apply for one lot or sub-lot or multiple lots or sub-lot(s)

Lot Information

Assessments Completed by Expert Witnesses

Expert Witnesses are required to provide high quality, evidence based assessments and reports for children, adolescents, and adults to help inform child protection and care planning decision-making. This Lot 1 is further divided into sub-lots: Lot 1a: Assessments completed by Independent Social Workers (ISWs) Lot 1b: Assessments completed Psychologists Lot 1c: Assessments completed by Psychiatrists Lot 1d: Assessments completed by All Other Experts

Renewal: up to 2 years extension option available

Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments

Qualified Social Workers are required to undertake high quality, evidence-based Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments on behalf of SCC, in locations across the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Assessments are to be conducted professionally, sensitively and in a timely fashion, in line with the Family Justice Council: Best Practice Guidance: SGOs (2021) , SCC SGO policy and guidance (2023) and Friends and Family policy (2022)

Renewal: up to 2 years extension option available

Multi-disciplinary / Community Assessments

This service may be requested by the court with a stipulated package of support undertaken in the family home and / or in the family's local community, over a period of an agreed number of weeks. The support may include regular planned appointments and observations over a number weeks in the community, or may involve a more intensive home based 24 hour a day, 7 days a week observations, monitoring and support, from a highly skilled team supporting the family. This lot may require a bespoke assessment, which enables opportunities for families to remain together during the assessment period in their own homes, when it is seemed safe and appropriate.

Renewal: up to 2 years extension option available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0450cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020562-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2024Expired
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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanna Madejczyk
Contact Email
joanna.madejczyk@surreycc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

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