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title: "Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) Training - AWARD"
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# Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) Training - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bcb838c-fee2-4f41-85c5-4e8ecbdf4058

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council Workforce Development has awarded a contract for the provision of Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) Training services. The contract involves delivering a suite of training sessions covering various MCA and DOL topics, with specific quantities and durations specified. The contract value is £88,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The award was given to First Response Training and Consultancy Services Limited. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and the closing date for submission was 9th January 2023. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This awarded contract for specialist training services in the education and training industry presents an opportunity for businesses providing training services geared towards Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty topics. Businesses focusing on adult education, staff training, and specialist training would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The contract was awarded using an open procedure by Suffolk County Council, and the procurement process has now progressed to the award stage, providing a clear picture of the type of services required and the winning supplier.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe3e6a3-c9c1-4ce1-a425-f0a5a740fd6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,920 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST RESPONSE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## 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

- 26 Apr 2023 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe3e6a3-c9c1-4ce1-a425-f0a5a740fd6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe3e6a3-c9c1-4ce1-a425-f0a5a740fd6a
  26th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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