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ASC0311 - Best Interest Assessor (BIA)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2024 at 21:51

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Best Interest Assessors (BIA) under the title "ASC0311 - Best Interest Assessor (BIA)", categorised under health and social work services. The contract involves assisting in the delivery of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) as per the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The tender process is active and being conducted under the Light Touch Regime, similar to an Open Procedure. Key dates include an information session on 18th December 2024 and a submission deadline of 13th January 2025. The initial contract period is from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2030, with an annual value of £160,000, potentially extending up to £800,000 over the five years. The service area is Leicester, registered under the delivery region UKF21.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced with DoLS and mental capacity legislation. Given the extensive contract term and significant funding, it supports sustained business growth and stability. Small to medium enterprises with relevant expertise and a strong track record in delivering similar assessments will find this contract particularly beneficial, allowing them to expand their service offerings and reinforce their presence within the public sector. The procurement process facilitates electronic submissions, ensuring wider accessibility for interested businesses.

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Notice Title

ASC0311 - Best Interest Assessor (BIA)

Notice Description

Leicester City Council ('the Authority') invites tenders for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessors (BIA) for Leicester. The BIA Service will assist the Council to deliver their statutory responsibilities, as outlined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and subsequent Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), to ensure that where a decision to deprive someone of their liberty is required it is made lawfully and based on relevant best practice, guidance and case law.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years to commence on 7th July 2025, with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for a further period, or periods, up to a total of 2 years, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years up to 6th July 2030. The proposed service is based on current and known funding allocations. These could alter through the life of the contract in light of changes in future local and central government funding. The contract value assigned to this service is PS160,000 per annum, PS800,000 for the full 5 year contract period. Further information in respect of this tender opportunity is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. The Authority is conducting this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77). The Procurement process will be similar to that of an Open Procedure however, the Process will, unlike an Open Procedure, include the flexibility, as allowed under the Light Touch Regime. It is the Authority's preliminary view that TUPE is unlikely to apply in respect of this Contract. The Invitation to Tender document and with the appendices and all other documentation issued to Tenderers sets out the details of the Authority's requirements and how to submit your Tender. An Online Microsoft Teams Tenderers Information Session is being held on 18th December 2024 commencing at 10:30. Further details regarding how to register for this session is also contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c75d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040020-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Muhammad Sidat
Contact Email
procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164543325

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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