--- title: "PP18082 - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessors (MHA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cc4b511-a5ae-482e-a542-649d8688e062" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cc4b511-a5ae-482e-a542-649d8688e062" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cc4b511-a5ae-482e-a542-649d8688e062.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cc4b511-a5ae-482e-a542-649d8688e062.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-16" --- # PP18082 - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessors (MHA) Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cc4b511-a5ae-482e-a542-649d8688e062 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cc4b511-a5ae-482e-a542-649d8688e062) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cc4b511-a5ae-482e-a542-649d8688e062.json) ## Summary The Wolverhampton City Council is embarking on a procurement process for the contract titled "PP18082 - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessors (MHA)", which falls under the health services category. This open tender process, with a total contract value of £3,885,000, aims to engage providers who can deliver Section 12 doctors' assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The tender period concluded on 13th August 2018, with the contract period running from 22nd September 2018 to 21st September 2021. The key contact for this procurement is Chanpreet Dhesi, who can be reached at Wolverhampton City Council, situated in the heart of the West Midlands. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in mental health assessments, medical staffing, or related health services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as suitable candidates will provide essential services that safeguard individuals' rights under the law. Engaging in this contract not only facilitates compliance with legal mandates but also fosters growth and visibility within a vital public service area. ## Notice The City of Wolverhampton Council (the Supervisory Body) is looking to commission service(s) from suitably qualified provider(s) who can offer the provision of Section 12 doctors Assessments to eligible customers to safeguard against an unlawful deprivation of liberty taking place. The Supervisory Body, under the terms of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and as amended by the Mental Health Act of 2007 (MHA) have a duty to ensure that Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) are available to complete a range of assessments in hospitals, care homes and nursing homes . The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which provides the essential framework for people who need to make decisions on behalf of someone else who lacks mental capacity. They are used to protect the rights of people who are deprived of their liberty so that they can be given necessary care or treatment. ****please note, the tender opportunity is available on www.wolverhamptontenders.com**** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d839c43-372d-445c-a163-de1eb9e10269 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Dec 2018 | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,885,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £180,000 | | 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | DR QUSAI BHARMAL; ID MEDICAL GROUP; PERTEMPS MEDICAL; RUN HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2019 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d839c43-372d-445c-a163-de1eb9e10269 - 13 Jul 2018 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198a143c-2062-42df-ae55-96c1d4a18385 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d839c43-372d-445c-a163-de1eb9e10269 16th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198a143c-2062-42df-ae55-96c1d4a18385 13th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=56400a01-9886-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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