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title: "HCC - 11/21 - The Provision of Reduction of the DOLS Assessment Backlog in Preparation of LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards)"
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# HCC - 11/21 - The Provision of Reduction of the DOLS Assessment Backlog in Preparation of LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards)

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b87968ad-0e42-4c01-9746-a48a8af6873c

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services for the contract titled "HCC - 11/21 - The Provision of Reduction of the DOLS Assessment Backlog in Preparation of LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards)." This opportunity falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a focus on health and social care provisions. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 3rd December 2021 at 12:00 Noon. The contract is set to commence on 24th January 2022 and will run until 23rd July 2022. The project is located in Hertfordshire, East of England, specifically at the postal code SG13 8DE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health and social work services. Businesses that offer expertise in managing social care assessments or related services will be well-suited to participate. Since the contract will be executed as a deed, prospective bidders are encouraged to seek independent legal advice to understand the implications before submitting their tenders. The open nature of the procurement allows diverse organisations to compete, enhancing the potential for collaboration and innovation in addressing the backlog of assessments.

## Notice

This opportunity has now been awarded. Successful suppliers name: Liaison Financial Services Limited Please note that the contract start date detailed above is incorrect, due to technical issues. Please be advised that the actual start date is 24th January 2022. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of of Reduction of the DOLS Assessment Backlog in Preparation of LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards). This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 3rd December 2021 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. To access this opportunity and for a full suite of tender documents please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcffeb2b-0f43-40c8-b742-8a7be3b776ac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 23 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES |
| Additional buyers | HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcffeb2b-0f43-40c8-b742-8a7be3b776ac
- 18 Nov 2021 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcffeb2b-0f43-40c8-b742-8a7be3b776ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcffeb2b-0f43-40c8-b742-8a7be3b776ac
  29th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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