--- title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b834b6d6-2a27-4ebe-a371-d3ba436cc4ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b834b6d6-2a27-4ebe-a371-d3ba436cc4ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b834b6d6-2a27-4ebe-a371-d3ba436cc4ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b834b6d6-2a27-4ebe-a371-d3ba436cc4ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-17" --- # Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b834b6d6-2a27-4ebe-a371-d3ba436cc4ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b834b6d6-2a27-4ebe-a371-d3ba436cc4ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b834b6d6-2a27-4ebe-a371-d3ba436cc4ca.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council, which is inviting tenders for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service." This initiative falls within the health and social work services category, targeted at reducing the backlog of referrals related to DoLS assessments for adults in care homes across Norfolk, located in the East of England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 21 April 2022. The contract is valued at £300,000 and is expected to commence from 8 June 2022, concluding on 31 January 2023. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing qualified Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors for the DoLS assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their involvement is welcomed in this procurement. Interested parties are advised to register on Norfolk County Council's portal to access tender documentation and express their interest in the project, thereby enhancing their prospects for growth within the public procurement landscape. ## 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. Additional information: Please register on in-tend and express an interest in this project at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad6b2cc-eb60-4995-bb74-9f66b38bf94c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2022 at 11:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad6b2cc-eb60-4995-bb74-9f66b38bf94c - 17 Mar 2022 at 10:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad6b2cc-eb60-4995-bb74-9f66b38bf94c - 1 Feb 2022 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad6b2cc-eb60-4995-bb74-9f66b38bf94c - 1 Feb 2022 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad6b2cc-eb60-4995-bb74-9f66b38bf94c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad6b2cc-eb60-4995-bb74-9f66b38bf94c 17th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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