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title: "Best Interest Assessors (BIA)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-578d4269-2dee-489b-b5bb-5cf9114ec254"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Best Interest Assessors (BIA)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-578d4269-2dee-489b-b5bb-5cf9114ec254

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement of Best Interest Assessors (BIA) to support internal council employees with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) Assessments. This procurement, classified under the social services industry category, utilised a direct award method. The contract, valued at £80,000, has been awarded to multiple BIA assessors and will span from 12th October 2024 to 30th April 2025. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 24th September 2024, with the key location being Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social service assessments, particularly those with expertise in mental health and legal safeguards. Although Sheffield City Council is currently not prioritising SMEs or VCSEs for this specific contract, larger established organisations with experience in delivering high-quality BIA assessments will find this tender particularly beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and securing a substantial contract over the next several months.

## Notice

To support internal Council employees with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) Assessments. The award is approved , decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53605fcf-581c-493d-9412-d726c70f92e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIPLE BIA ASSESSORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53605fcf-581c-493d-9412-d726c70f92e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53605fcf-581c-493d-9412-d726c70f92e9
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=85703&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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