--- title: "HCC - 11/21 - The Provision of Reduction of the DOLS Assessment Backlog in Preparation of LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62d14bb1-cb10-4e96-83f7-81be9806a03d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62d14bb1-cb10-4e96-83f7-81be9806a03d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62d14bb1-cb10-4e96-83f7-81be9806a03d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62d14bb1-cb10-4e96-83f7-81be9806a03d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES" published: "2021-11-12" --- # HCC - 11/21 - The Provision of Reduction of the DOLS Assessment Backlog in Preparation of LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards) Buyer: HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62d14bb1-cb10-4e96-83f7-81be9806a03d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62d14bb1-cb10-4e96-83f7-81be9806a03d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62d14bb1-cb10-4e96-83f7-81be9806a03d.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Hertfordshire County Council's Adult Care Services, focuses on addressing the backlog of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) assessments in preparation for the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). The tender, titled "HCC - 11/21 - The Provision of Reduction of the DOLS Assessment Backlog in Preparation of LPS," is currently in the tender stage and is an open procedure for health and social work services. The deadline for submitting bids is set for 12:00 Noon on 3rd December 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 24th January 2022, lasting until 23rd July 2022. The opportunities will be based in the East of England, with a delivery address in Hertfordshire (SG13 8DE). This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in regulatory assessments and compliance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base in public health services should consider participating. Given the nature of the contract, firms may benefit from understanding the legal implications of contract execution as a deed, and potential bidders are encouraged to seek independent legal advice as necessary before submission. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of of Reduction of the DOLS Assessment Backlog in Preparation of LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards). This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 3rd December 2021 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of of Reduction of the DOLS Assessment Backlog in Preparation of LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards). This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 3rd December 2021 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. To access this opportunity and for a full suite of tender documents please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b26782-873d-4dc9-b539-fa1eb1d23b35 | | 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 | 12 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 23 Jul 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 | HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2021 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b26782-873d-4dc9-b539-fa1eb1d23b35 - 12 Nov 2021 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b26782-873d-4dc9-b539-fa1eb1d23b35 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b26782-873d-4dc9-b539-fa1eb1d23b35 12th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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