--- title: "Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8376c0fb-3bd8-4824-b45f-f6f59e738152" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8376c0fb-3bd8-4824-b45f-f6f59e738152" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8376c0fb-3bd8-4824-b45f-f6f59e738152.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8376c0fb-3bd8-4824-b45f-f6f59e738152.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT" published: "2022-11-07" --- # Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) Training Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8376c0fb-3bd8-4824-b45f-f6f59e738152 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8376c0fb-3bd8-4824-b45f-f6f59e738152) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8376c0fb-3bd8-4824-b45f-f6f59e738152.json) ## Summary The Suffolk County Council Workforce Development has initiated a tender process for the provision of Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) Training. The contract includes the delivery of various training topics with specified quantities per year, such as MCA and DOLS, Advanced MCA, etc. The closing date for submissions is set for 12 noon on Monday, 9th January 2023, with a deadline for clarification questions on 22nd December 2022. The tender is valued at £88,000.00 and falls under the 'Education and training services' category. This tender by Suffolk County Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in staff training services, specialist training services, and related educational services. Businesses capable of delivering virtual training sessions are well-suited for this contract opportunity, which spans from 2023 to 2025. Interested parties can express their interest to access the tender documentation on the council's business portal. The procurement method for this opportunity is an Open procedure (above threshold), providing a clear chance for service-oriented businesses to compete for this contract. ## Notice Delivery of a suite of MCA and DOL training, to include the following four training topics with the availability to deliver the following quantities of training per annum: 1. Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) - up to 12 x 1- day (or equivalent) sessions per year (minimum 6 hours virtual delivery) 2. Advanced Mental Capacity Act - up to 12 x 1-day (or equivalent) sessions per year (minimum 6 hours virtual delivery) 3. MCA and the Court of Protection for Children and Young People - up to 12 x 1 1/2-days (or equivalent) sessions per year (minimum 9 hours virtual delivery) 4. Focused masterclass on an MCA/DOLS topic - up to 3 x 2-hour sessions per year (delivered virtually) The above volumes are estimated based on current need and may be subject to variation over the period of the contract. The closing date for submission is 12 noon on Monday 9th January 2023 Additional information: Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) Training This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS 88,000.00 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon on Monday 9th January 2023. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 22nd December 2022 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b73547-c746-4a32-8438-78c40d4cb246 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £88,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2022 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b73547-c746-4a32-8438-78c40d4cb246 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b73547-c746-4a32-8438-78c40d4cb246 7th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ 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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