Planning

Independent Best Interest Assessors 2025

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is planning a procurement process for "Independent Best Interest Assessors 2025," focused on Health and Social Work Services. As a preliminary stage, a pipeline notice has been published, indicating that the procurement is in the planning stage. The contract, with a value of approximately £3 million gross, is situated in the East Riding of Yorkshire, a region identified as UKE12. Potential bidders should note the framework agreement under a light-touch regime, acknowledging its potential for business engagement through a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process has noted a future notice date for additional details by 30th June 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 6th November 2025 to 7th November 2027, and possible extensions up to 2030.

This planned tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, specifically for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services. The strategic focus on fulfilling Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards signifies demand for firms capable of providing high-quality Best Interest Assessors under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Businesses with expertise in this sector, especially those experienced in working under framework agreements, are well-suited to participate. This tender's open framework agreement model offers an excellent opportunity for companies that can provide specialised assessment services while contributing to the council's objectives in supporting vulnerable adults.

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Notice Title

Independent Best Interest Assessors 2025

Notice Description

The purpose of this service is to ensure the East Riding of Yorkshire Council fulfils its statutory responsibility to operate and manage Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. This will be achieved through the provision of Best Interest Assessors, on an open Framework Agreement, who will be invited to undertake DoLS assessments for the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 on behalf of vulnerable adults across the East Riding of Yorkshire, and occasionally out of county.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023856-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,503,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sally Hardwick
Contact Email
sally.hardwick@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482393939

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

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