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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Section 12 Mental Health Doctors 2021-22 (20)"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Section 12 Mental Health Doctors 2021-22 (20)

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9af034d-46b9-449e-9cf2-13fdce6a7359

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to provide Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Section 12 Mental Health Doctor services, with a total contract value of £160,000. The procurement process, which is now complete, was initiated with an open procedure and culminated in an award on 31 March 2021. The contract period runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, covering mental health assessments for individuals in care homes or hospitals in England. The tender period closed on 30 March 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those capable of delivering mental health assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and expertise in mental health support would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The successful suppliers for this contract include multiple large-scale providers, indicating a competitive landscape that might also be open to innovative approaches from smaller firms aiming to expand their service delivery capabilities.

## Notice

Mental Health and Eligibility Assessments following visits to see residents in care homes or hospitals who are subject to a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7e4787-13b7-4909-8069-69e7e9f010d6 |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | DR POOVANNA PEMMAIAH; ISJ SPECIALIST ASSESSMENTS; JOE CUNNANE; KHALIL SHAKIR; KK GLOBAL; MAHAPATRA ASSOCIATES; SEELAM CONSULTANCY; SHIVA HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7e4787-13b7-4909-8069-69e7e9f010d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7e4787-13b7-4909-8069-69e7e9f010d6
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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