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title: "Provision of Best Interest Assessments for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS)"
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buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Best Interest Assessments for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS)

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47f699dd-ca5e-482c-a2d0-5813197dc5cd

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## Summary

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking providers for the "Provision of Best Interest Assessments for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS)" as part of their procurement process in the social work and related services industry. The tender was published on 6 January 2021 and is valued at £668,000. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 5 February 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2023, with delivery expected to occur in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related fields, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector entities, which are encouraged to compete. Companies with capabilities in conducting best interest assessments and supporting individuals under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding legislation will find this contract particularly well-suited to their services, enabling them to expand their reach and impact within the sector.

## Notice

Provision of Best Interest Assessments for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c05fd4-74fe-4325-9ae3-22935711ee3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £668,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £594,200 |
| 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 | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c05fd4-74fe-4325-9ae3-22935711ee3e
- 6 Jan 2021 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9750da53-13a5-4bf5-ba17-1a2dc44a3e6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c05fd4-74fe-4325-9ae3-22935711ee3e
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9750da53-13a5-4bf5-ba17-1a2dc44a3e6f
  6th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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