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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Section 12 Doctors"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Section 12 Doctors

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce8ee72d-f696-4866-be9f-216ef88bc806

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Section 12 Doctors", aimed at creating a Provider List of qualified Doctors for conducting Best Interest Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. This procurement process falls within the health and social work services category, with a procurement method classified as selective and a restricted procedure. The tender was published on 4th June 2018 and remains active, closing on 26th June 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st July 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2022, with a total value of £600,000 and a minimum threshold of £300,000, applicable in the East of England region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and social care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, as the DPS allows for greater flexibility in sourcing qualified providers. Engaging in this tender can not only enhance a business’s portfolio but also provide a platform to establish long-term relationships with the Council, contributing to business growth in the servicing of public health needs.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council ("the Council") is establishing a Provider list, using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), of suitably qualified Doctors who are able to carry out Best Interest Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Section 12. This Provider List is to enable the Council to source a sufficient number of qualified Section 12 Doctors who can carry out Best Interest Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Documents for this procurement can be found at https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa79ce2-1811-4dad-b269-dd578fbadb28 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 07:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa79ce2-1811-4dad-b269-dd578fbadb28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa79ce2-1811-4dad-b269-dd578fbadb28
  4th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/

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