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title: "CWC20086 - Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessors"
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# CWC20086 - Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessors

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc6dc6eb-3145-4534-8082-bcb698882072

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council is inviting bids for the contract titled "CWC20086 - Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessors". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with delivery addresses located in the West Midlands, England. The tender is in the award stage, following a completed tender process that ended on 10th September 2021. The contract duration spans from 1st December 2021 to 31st May 2023, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social services, particularly those with experience in conducting assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legislation. Companies that can provide appropriately qualified Best Interest Assessors, particularly SMEs, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this framework could enhance the capacity and reputation of service providers committed to promoting individual rights and diverse backgrounds within care settings.

## Notice

Wolverhampton City Council (the "Council") invites bids for admittance to the framework from suitably experienced and qualified Provider's to undertake ad hoc Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments. This will be on an independent basis on behalf of the Supervisory Body (the "Council"). The assessments are carried out under the provisions of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legislation 2009 which forms part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This contract is only valid while the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2009 is statute, and would be deemed void if new legislation were to be brought in. The Provider must be able to commission Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) to undertake assessments of adults aged 18 years and above in care homes and hospitals. They must identify, challenge and where possible, re-dress discrimination and inequality in all its forms. The Provider must ensure that BIAs can respect individuals' qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds and promote the rights, dignity and self-determination of individuals who might be deprived of their liberty. This is alongside being able to meet the timescale of the contract and providing assessments which will withstand legal scrutiny.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4eaaa38-d31a-43d6-aa32-0954afc7948d |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | NO AWARD MADE - TENDER WITHDRAWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4eaaa38-d31a-43d6-aa32-0954afc7948d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4eaaa38-d31a-43d6-aa32-0954afc7948d
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30aade4a-c9f9-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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