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title: "DoLS Assessments"
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# DoLS Assessments

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3674284e-a48b-4dd6-8b5a-94049f1f7778

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is currently seeking bids for a contract titled "DoLS Assessments" aimed at addressing the shortfall in Best Interests assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Swindon, England. The tender process is open, with submissions due by 15th October 2021. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2021 and will last until 31st March 2022. The agency selected will be responsible for conducting comprehensive face-to-face assessments that adhere to the council's standards.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialised in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in conducting assessments under legal frameworks. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract appears well-suited for organisations capable of delivering high-quality assessments efficiently. Agencies that are adept in managing service demands and meeting regulatory requirements will find this tender especially advantageous for expanding their operational footprint in the Swindon and Wiltshire regions.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team (DoLS) are seeking to contract with an agency in the short term to provide good quality Best Interests assessments to assist with the current shortfall. As with the majority of other DoLS Teams nationally, SBC's demand for DoLS assessments exceeds the Teams current capacity. We are seeking to contract with an agency to provide Best Interests Assessors (BIAs) only to complete relevant face-to-face assessments under the DoLS legal framework in the Swindon and Wiltshire geographical areas. This will include the mental capacity, age, no refusals and best interests assessments (completion of the full Form 3). All assessments are expected to be completed to a good standard, as per SBC's Form 3 guidance, which will enable the DoLS signatories to lawfully authorise the individual's deprivation of liberty; ensuring that robust evidence is provided to support this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce27ef4f-24c4-4fc2-bea6-1cc2bae768d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce27ef4f-24c4-4fc2-bea6-1cc2bae768d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce27ef4f-24c4-4fc2-bea6-1cc2bae768d2
  27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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