--- title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-865fa1b9-14e1-4656-81be-34d5d208ef66" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-865fa1b9-14e1-4656-81be-34d5d208ef66" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-865fa1b9-14e1-4656-81be-34d5d208ef66.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-865fa1b9-14e1-4656-81be-34d5d208ef66.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-16" --- # Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-865fa1b9-14e1-4656-81be-34d5d208ef66 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-865fa1b9-14e1-4656-81be-34d5d208ef66) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-865fa1b9-14e1-4656-81be-34d5d208ef66.json) ## Summary The Cornwall Council is seeking tenders for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards" project, aimed at appointing Doctors to conduct Mental Health and Mental Capacity assessments. The project falls within the health and social work services industry sector, and assessments will take place across Cornwall and occasionally in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a closing date for submissions set for 31 March 2020, and the corresponding contract commencement expected to be from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. This opportunity has an estimated value of £100,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare professionals, particularly those qualified as mental health assessors under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Regulations. Businesses that specialise in mental health services or employ registered medical practitioners with the requisite experience and training will find this tender particularly relevant. The flexible nature of the assessment work is also conducive to firms looking to expand their operations within Cornwall and the wider South West region while making a meaningful impact on human rights protections for vulnerable individuals. ## Notice DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS DOCTORS - SPECIALIST ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY We are currently looking for Doctors* to undertake Mental Health and/or Mental Capacity assessments as part of DoLS process The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ("DoLS") Doctor role is central to the promotion of individual human rights and in Cornwall. The DoLS provides protection for vulnerable people, aged 18 and over, who are accommodated in hospitals or care homes in circumstances that amount to a deprivation of their liberty and who lack the capacity to consent to the care or treatment they need. DoLS Doctor work is flexible to fit around other commitments. While the assessment locations will vary across Cornwall (and occasionally some areas in the South West), your work and location is negotiable. If you are interested in this unique specialist assessment opportunity we would first introduce you to our trusted contact provider for the DoLS who will take your application forward formally. About you* You will be a eligible to carry out a mental health assessment according to the DoLS Regulations - 1. approved under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983(2); OR 2. a registered medical practitioner who the supervisory body is satisfied has at least three years post registration experience in the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder In addition, you will have successfully completed the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Mental Health Assessors training programme made available by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (N.B. this is an online training package). If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss opportunities in Cornwall further please contact Emma Goodall (DoLS, AMHP & CHC - Service Manager) or Paul Wilkins (LPS Development Lead) on 01872 323426 or email: emma.goodall@cornwall.gov.uk or paul.wilkins@cornwall.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12085dc-67ac-47f7-bc94-d95d5d17d609 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2020 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12085dc-67ac-47f7-bc94-d95d5d17d609 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12085dc-67ac-47f7-bc94-d95d5d17d609 16th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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