--- title: "Market Testing - For the supply of Mental Capacity Assessments, Independent Mental Health Advocates and Independent Assessments in connection with Liberty Protection Safeguards" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-671bce3e-de92-4641-a45b-3381213b21b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-671bce3e-de92-4641-a45b-3381213b21b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-671bce3e-de92-4641-a45b-3381213b21b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-671bce3e-de92-4641-a45b-3381213b21b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-10" --- # Market Testing - For the supply of Mental Capacity Assessments, Independent Mental Health Advocates and Independent Assessments in connection with Liberty Protection Safeguards Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-671bce3e-de92-4641-a45b-3381213b21b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-671bce3e-de92-4641-a45b-3381213b21b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-671bce3e-de92-4641-a45b-3381213b21b6.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is initiating a market testing process for the supply of Mental Capacity Assessments, Independent Mental Health Advocates, and Independent Assessments related to the Liberty Protection Safeguards. This procurement is classified under health and social work services and takes place in Birmingham, England. The engagement period will conclude on 15th November 2021, with a deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on the same day. This opportunity is designed to gather insights from potential suppliers before proceeding with the formal procurement process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those focused on welfare services for children, young people, and individuals with disabilities. Companies that specialise in community health services, social work, and personal care services may find this an ideal chance to expand their offerings. Engaging in this market testing can facilitate relationships with Birmingham City Council and position businesses to better meet the requirements of the upcoming procurement for Liberty Protection Safeguards services. ## Notice The Liberty Protection Safeguards will provide protection for people aged 16 and above who are or who need to be deprived of their liberty in order to enable their care or treatment and lack the mental capacity to consent to their arrangements. People who might have a Liberty Protection Safeguards authorisation include those with dementia, autism and learning disabilities who lack the relevant capacity. The Liberty Protection Safeguards were introduced in the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and will replace the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) system. The Liberty Protection Safeguards will deliver improved outcomes for people who are or who need to be deprived of their liberty. The Liberty Protection Safeguards have been designed to put the rights and wishes of those people at the centre of all decision-making on deprivation of liberty. You can take part in this market testing, by clicking the link below. https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/a0bb0af5/ Closing Date - 15/11/2021 17:00 Opportunity Sectors Welfare services for children and young people. Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. Welfare services for the disabled. Health and social work services. Other community, social and personal services. Social work and related services. Social services. Daycare services for disabled children and young people. Community health services. Disability benefits. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82b7822-1c0c-4f81-943e-0c65bda69f59 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2021 at 01:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82b7822-1c0c-4f81-943e-0c65bda69f59 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82b7822-1c0c-4f81-943e-0c65bda69f59 10th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/a0bb0af5/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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