--- title: "Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Assessors Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-679f8e5e-625f-4135-a81a-5b292875135d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-679f8e5e-625f-4135-a81a-5b292875135d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679f8e5e-625f-4135-a81a-5b292875135d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679f8e5e-625f-4135-a81a-5b292875135d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-14" --- # Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Assessors Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-679f8e5e-625f-4135-a81a-5b292875135d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-679f8e5e-625f-4135-a81a-5b292875135d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679f8e5e-625f-4135-a81a-5b292875135d.json) ## Summary The Bedford Borough Council has initiated a tender for the provision of Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Assessors services under a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This opportunity falls under the Health and social work services category and is open for participation until the tender period ends on July 15, 2028. The contract, lasting initially for three years with a possible 12-month extension, will be based in Bedford, East of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses are well-suited to compete in this open procedure. This tender by the Bedford Borough Council presents a chance for businesses to engage in specialist assessments for adults in line with the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty. The Procurement stage for this opportunity is currently active, with a contract period starting on July 16, 2028. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, particularly in the specified region, are encouraged to explore this opportunity to develop long-term partnerships with the Council and contribute to the improvement of social care services in Bedford Borough. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council ('the Authority') is inviting Applications from Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) and Section 12 Assessors to provide specialist assessments for adults on an ad hoc basis and in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty in Bedford Borough. The Authority will enter into the Contract with multiple successful Bidders appointed through the Ps DPS. The Contract will be for three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Additional information: To access this opportunity, you will need to Register an account with Bedford Borough Council's In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title of project reference: Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Assessors Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) (Project reference is BBC AD 03640) The Authority is setting up a Pseudo DPS (Ps DPS) under the Light Touch Regime. Bids will continue to be accepted within the lifetime of the Ps DPS unless a decision has been made to end the Ps DPS in which case notice will be given. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b1388-39ed-4a38-aad3-9d7782fb088c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2028 - 17 Jul 2028 | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2024 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b1388-39ed-4a38-aad3-9d7782fb088c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b1388-39ed-4a38-aad3-9d7782fb088c 14th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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