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title: "Best Interests Assessments (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS) Services"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Best Interests Assessments (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS) Services

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23a362df-eb38-461b-b123-b75492f10af6

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for Best Interests Assessments (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS) Services. The procurement process was completed, and the contract is valued at £3,556,800 GBP. The suppliers for this contract include Eden Brown Limited, RUN Healthcare Limited, ID Medical Group Ltd, RKJ Contracts LTD, and Spiritage Social Care Limited. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026. The Council has planned to procure these services in the Health and social work services category.

This procurement opportunity for Best Interests Assessments services by Staffordshire County Council creates business growth opportunities for suppliers of Best Interests Assessor services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) that can provide Best Interests Assessments services in the Health and social work services sector are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, offering a valuable opportunity for eligible businesses to engage with the Local Authority to meet the statutory requirements related to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

## Notice

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are designed to protect the interests of extremely vulnerable individuals accommodated in care homes and hospitals. Individuals who have a mental disorder such as dementia or a profound learning disability who lack capacity to give informed consent to the accommodation arrangements made for their care and/or treatment. Deprivation of their liberty is considered after an independent assessment deems it in their best interests to protect them from harm. Under the current legislation the Local Authority is the supervisory body and as such has the statutory duty to ensure that assessments are undertaken and DoLS authorisations are in place. The Service is for the supply of Best Interests Assessors to carry out Best Interests Assessments (BIA) as a part of the assessment process for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS which is a statutory function of the Local Authority. The Council is looking to award via a Framework Agreement to two Lots:- Lot 1 End-to-end Best Interests Assessor Service Lot 2 Independent Best Interests Assessments Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d74cdee-b29f-4cff-8dc7-506b6988de40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,556,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,556,800 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EDEN BROWN; ID MEDICAL GROUP; RKJ CONTRACTS; RUN HEALTHCARE; SPIRITAGE SOCIAL CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d74cdee-b29f-4cff-8dc7-506b6988de40
- 5 Mar 2024 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be96b4d-2ce6-454d-932b-79c90656c7c1
- 9 Nov 2023 at 13:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29d49b9-a260-4b22-aa4e-196b9a90eace
- 27 Oct 2023 at 10:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29d49b9-a260-4b22-aa4e-196b9a90eace
- 20 Sep 2023 at 07:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23105301-5a52-4134-a996-a4cceffeb559

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d74cdee-b29f-4cff-8dc7-506b6988de40
  5th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be96b4d-2ce6-454d-932b-79c90656c7c1
  5th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29d49b9-a260-4b22-aa4e-196b9a90eace
  9th November 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23105301-5a52-4134-a996-a4cceffeb559
  20th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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