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SCC JM Independent Experts Assessment Services DPS

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jul 2024 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Surrey County Council (SCC) 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 involves dividing the contract into 3 Lots, including assessments by expert witnesses, Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments, and multi-disciplinary/community assessments. Bidders can apply for one lot or multiple lots. The procurement method is selective, with a tender period ending on 31st July 2029.

This tender by SCC presents opportunities for businesses providing high-quality assessment and report services in the health and social work sector. Companies specializing in assessments for child protection and care planning can benefit from bidding for the various lots available. With a focus on expert witness assessments, this tender encourages competition from organisations with expertise in social work, psychology, psychiatry, and related fields. The renewal option and the 5-year contract term provide stability for successful bidders to grow their businesses through a long-term partnership with SCC.

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Notice Title

SCC JM Independent Experts Assessment Services 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

Lot 1-3

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047cb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021295-2024
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20294 years to go
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
Not specified
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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