--- title: "DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS: INDEPENDENT BEST INTEREST ASSESSOR FRAMEWORK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dee1dde2-8fba-4e1f-90e1-decc824250df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dee1dde2-8fba-4e1f-90e1-decc824250df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dee1dde2-8fba-4e1f-90e1-decc824250df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dee1dde2-8fba-4e1f-90e1-decc824250df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-08" --- # DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS: INDEPENDENT BEST INTEREST ASSESSOR FRAMEWORK Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dee1dde2-8fba-4e1f-90e1-decc824250df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dee1dde2-8fba-4e1f-90e1-decc824250df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dee1dde2-8fba-4e1f-90e1-decc824250df.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Framework for the Independent Best Interest Assessor role, which is a critical function governed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 within the health and social work services industry. This procurement is officially titled "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework" and is estimated at £1,700,000. The engagement end date for discussions regarding this tender is set for 8th January 2019, and the services will be delivered across the East of England, specifically within Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that focus on mental health assessments and safeguarding. Companies capable of meeting the enhanced eligibility criteria stipulated by local requirements will be well-positioned to compete. The framework is expected to source approximately 10% of the total Best Interest Assessments annually, making it an attractive avenue for growth for qualified providers looking to expand their service portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice In this present instance, Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council (hereafter referred to as "the Councils"), is undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint suitable providers to a Framework for the provision of the independent Best Interest Assessor (BIA) role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Mental Capacity Act 2005). As a statutory requirement the role of the Best Interest Assessor is regulated by the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Code of Practice, and relevant case law. Services will need to be delivered in line with the relevant guidance and legislation plus any local requirements outlined in the Service Specification. The purpose of this Service is to complement the in-house DoLS Teams by providing increased flexibility to allow effective management of BIA demand, availability and prioritisation. It is estimated that the framework will be used to source an estimated 10% of the total Best Interest Assessments across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland per year. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72c3b4c1-8220-46d2-8ff8-4be504a991e8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jan 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 8RA | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2018 at 13:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72c3b4c1-8220-46d2-8ff8-4be504a991e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72c3b4c1-8220-46d2-8ff8-4be504a991e8 8th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=28236979-aa68-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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