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title: "ASC23042 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments (DoLS): Project to Complete Backlog of Cases 2023-24"
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# ASC23042 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments (DoLS): Project to Complete Backlog of Cases 2023-24

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5815562c-9f63-4b27-9fd9-2422bcf67161

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is seeking a provider for the ASC23042 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments project, aiming to complete a backlog of cases in 2023-24. The project involves completing approximately 635 DoLS cases within 46 to 52 weeks, with a potential additional 40 cases per month. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, and the tender period ends on November 7, 2023. The contract period is scheduled from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The procurement focuses on health and social work services in the "Health and social work services" industry category.

This tender by Worcestershire County Council presents an opportunity for providers in the health and social services sector, particularly those experienced in managing Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards cases. Businesses capable of efficiently processing a substantial number of cases within tight deadlines would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The potential for ongoing work beyond the backlog project could offer sustainable growth prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council ("the Council") is looking to appoint a provider to manage a backlog of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) cases. 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 635 DoLS cases would have to be completed and submitted to the DoLS team within 46 to 52 weeks of the project commencing. In addition to this, there may be a requirement for the completion of up to an additional 40 cases per month throughout the time of the project until such time that the DoLS team has obtained staffing to complete these on an ongoing basis. 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/9924d51b-3e4b-4fdb-af53-0547d80fec0f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| 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
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2023 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9924d51b-3e4b-4fdb-af53-0547d80fec0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9924d51b-3e4b-4fdb-af53-0547d80fec0f
  9th October 2023 - 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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