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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8add111-7361-423d-8c44-985b8e67a73e

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is currently conducting an open tender for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework" aimed at establishing a framework for the independent Best Interest Assessor role under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This procurement process involves a budget of £1,000,000 and is aimed at providing services within the health and social work category in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 12th May 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st July 2017 and concluding on 1st July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and capacity assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to supplement in-house teams and manage demand for independent assessors in the local area. Companies with qualified assessors and experience in delivering similar services would be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council, is undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint suitable providers to a framework for the provision of the independent Best Interest Assessor role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Mental Capacity Act 2005). The purpose of this procurement is to establish an approved list of suitably qualified and experienced independent assessors to complement the in-house DoLS Teams to allow effective management of BIA demand, availability and prioritisation across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Due to the nature of the independent BIA role, local requirements dictate that the framework eligibility criteria is at an enhanced level to the statutory standards outlined in the DoLS Code of Practice. For more details see www.eastmidstenders.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067112b-333f-4652-b83f-2c79703a9804 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 1 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2017 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067112b-333f-4652-b83f-2c79703a9804

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067112b-333f-4652-b83f-2c79703a9804
  11th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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