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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments (DoLS): Project to Manage Backlog 2021-22"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments (DoLS): Project to Manage Backlog 2021-22

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b90a6ce-0a91-4ec9-8ffd-73cb6d797cc7

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council is initiating a tender process titled "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments (DoLS): Project to Manage Backlog 2021-22", aiming to address a backlog of approximately 420 DoLS assessments. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry, and the tender period ends on 15th December 2021. The contract is set to commence on 22nd December 2021 and will last until 1st April 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing a range of providers to submit their bids for consideration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in social work services. Companies that are experienced in managing social assessments or those capable of forming a consortium to provide these services would be well-suited to compete. The engagement is especially favourable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio by providing critical assessments in response to local authority needs.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is scoping the potential of appointing a Provider to manage a backlog of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments, subject to funding being made available. Tenderers are invited to submit a bid to deliver the service on that basis but should note that there is no guarantee that the project will go ahead at this time. If sanctioned, the Council will appoint either a single organisation applying itself to provide the Service, a consortium with legal status or an organisation applying as the lead organisation for two or more organisations who wish to provide the service as a consortium without legal status. Approximately 420 assessments would have to be completed and submitted to the DoLS team prior to the 25th March 2022. WCC would send a list of 35 assessments a week to the Provider. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b24ea4d-5d1c-48e6-89e1-7561dc80e680 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b24ea4d-5d1c-48e6-89e1-7561dc80e680

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b24ea4d-5d1c-48e6-89e1-7561dc80e680
  18th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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