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title: "Independent Expert Assessment Service DPS"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-11"
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# Independent Expert Assessment Service DPS

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1428bf19-4ad6-4f3d-964d-bd703a132712

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## Summary

The Surrey County Council is seeking to establish a 'Light Touch' Dynamic Purchasing System for Independent Expert Assessment Services. The contract covers assessments by expert witnesses in various fields such as social work, psychology, and psychiatry. The procurement method is an Open Procedure, with a tender period ending on 31st July 2024. The total contract term is 5 years, with a value of £3,000,000.

This tender by Surrey County Council presents opportunities for businesses to provide Independent Expert Assessment Services. Businesses in the health and social work services industry would be well-suited to compete for the contract. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is open to them, with the potential for long-term business growth through this dynamic purchasing system.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c152ea90-8f7c-4d03-95c5-5f9e8e96bca5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2024 at 10:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c152ea90-8f7c-4d03-95c5-5f9e8e96bca5
- 9 Apr 2024 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523ec96-c2b6-436b-8946-e298b2fb6f49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c152ea90-8f7c-4d03-95c5-5f9e8e96bca5
  11th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523ec96-c2b6-436b-8946-e298b2fb6f49
  9th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc
  Proactis Supplier Network

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