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title: "Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Catch-up Assessments"
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# Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Catch-up Assessments

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-754fe954-5732-4bde-befc-81b2c1117342

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments to reduce the backlog of referrals and prepare for Liberty Protection Safeguards. This opportunity involves the delivery of qualified Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors for adults in care homes in Norfolk. The procurement method is an open procedure with an accelerated procurement process. The tender deadline is set for 3rd February 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2023 to 30th September 2023.

This tender by Norfolk County Council provides an opening for businesses specialising in social work services and welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this opportunity. Businesses should be prepared to operate in the East of England region, specifically in Norfolk. The nature of this contract presents a good fit for companies aiming to grow their presence in the social care and welfare services sector.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council wishes to award a contract to a company for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments to support a reduction in our backlog of referrals, in preparation for LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards). We are inviting a provider who can deliver suitably qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors to carry out the relevant DoLS assessments for adults aged 18 years and above in care homes within Norfolk. Additional information: To apply you must first be registered on the Council's e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7dfc178-d48c-45d9-942e-e52890825ecc |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7dfc178-d48c-45d9-942e-e52890825ecc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7dfc178-d48c-45d9-942e-e52890825ecc
  18th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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