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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service - AWARD"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service - AWARD

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97d2019e-d9df-4cd0-8077-0a10d37bfaf4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service." This contract falls under the health and social work services industry and is specifically situated in Norfolk, East of England. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period officially closing on 21 April 2022. The contract is set to commence on 8 June 2022 and conclude on 31 January 2023, with a total value of £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly for those with experience in conducting assessments related to deprivation of liberty safeguards. Businesses that can provide qualified Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors would be particularly well-suited for participation, as Norfolk County Council seeks to mitigate its backlog of referrals. Participation in such contracts can enhance a company’s market presence and contribute to its growth through valuable public sector engagements.

## 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. If you are interested, please register on in-tend the council's portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home and express an interest in this project. You will then have access to all documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8902e6dc-b550-401d-b097-29b6c585f46d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIAISON FINANCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8902e6dc-b550-401d-b097-29b6c585f46d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8902e6dc-b550-401d-b097-29b6c585f46d
  23rd May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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