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title: "ASC Precept DOLS 2023-2025"
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# ASC Precept DOLS 2023-2025

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fa460a8-bc51-48bd-bf82-f81e803abeaa

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the public procurement process for the contract titled "ASC Precept DOLS 2023-2025." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and has been classified additionally as other community, social and personal services. The contract is primarily aimed at undertaking Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) assessments by an external company. The procurement, which had a tender period ending on 30th March 2023, covers services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, starting from 1st April 2023 and ending on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £240,000 GBP, and the procurement method details indicate that the funding is directed to the NHS Foundation Trust. The contract's status is marked as complete, with the award date being 30th March 2023 and publication date on 12th December 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for specialised health services providers, particularly those experienced in health assessments and compliance with regulatory frameworks like DOLS. Although not aimed specifically at SMEs or VCSEs, larger health and social care organisations, particularly those with existing NHS partnerships, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Businesses that can deliver reliable and compliant health assessments within the stipulated time frames would find this contract beneficial for growth, enhancing their service portfolio and gaining valuable experience in public sector procurement. The contract awarded to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust signifies a substantial business commitment, ensuring continued service delivery over the contract period.

## Notice

Undertake DOLS assessments from an external company

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5181e8-cf67-42d3-86e1-1574bf284556 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Funding to NHS Foundation Trust |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 11:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5181e8-cf67-42d3-86e1-1574bf284556
- 12 Dec 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5181e8-cf67-42d3-86e1-1574bf284556

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5181e8-cf67-42d3-86e1-1574bf284556
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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