--- title: "Provision of Best Interest Assessors / Section 12 Doctors - Pseudo Open Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81c2a6bd-7071-49e4-84e9-bda9bff550a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81c2a6bd-7071-49e4-84e9-bda9bff550a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81c2a6bd-7071-49e4-84e9-bda9bff550a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81c2a6bd-7071-49e4-84e9-bda9bff550a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-10" --- # Provision of Best Interest Assessors / Section 12 Doctors - Pseudo Open Framework Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81c2a6bd-7071-49e4-84e9-bda9bff550a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81c2a6bd-7071-49e4-84e9-bda9bff550a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81c2a6bd-7071-49e4-84e9-bda9bff550a5.json) ## Summary Hull City Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Best Interest Assessors / Section 12 Doctors - Pseudo Open Framework," classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The tender process follows a selective procurement method under the Restricted procedure and is currently at the tender stage. The framework is expected to start on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The estimated value of the services is £600,000 over the contract period, subject to annual negotiation, and the estimated annual value is £200,000. The procurement covers services to be delivered across the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other regions worldwide. Interested suppliers must complete all submission documents by the end date of 31st March 2028 to be considered. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the health and community service sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses specialising in health services, specifically those offering Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Doctors, can significantly benefit from securing this contract through steady work and potentially lucrative financial agreements. By becoming part of Hull City Council's framework and leveraging the rotation-based Direct Award system, companies can ensure a continuous stream of service requests, fostering stable business growth and enhancing their market presence in the health and social care market. ## Notice Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested parties to supply the provision of Best Interest Assessors/ Section 12 Doctors. The tender is an open pseudo framework agreement under the Light Touch Regime. The framework is anticipated to commence 1st April 2025 ending by 31st March 2028 with an option to extend for a period of up to 24 months . The Authority has estimated the value of the services to be PS200,000 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the framework documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process. The lots within the framework are the provision of: Lot 1 - Best Interest Assessors Lot 2 - Section 12 Doctors If you wish to find more information on this framework, please register your interest and access the documents. by utilising the link located further down within this Notice. Once the framework has been established, the Authority shall administer Direct Award via rotation via the list of suppliers in each of the lots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eefb3c8-94c8-4292-9540-bba9e482fd1f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 2 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | HULL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU1 2AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eefb3c8-94c8-4292-9540-bba9e482fd1f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eefb3c8-94c8-4292-9540-bba9e482fd1f 10th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90027&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104102 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.hull.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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