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title: "DoLS Out of Area"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-05"
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# DoLS Out of Area

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dff34bb9-2562-425b-8b01-6af59c6fdbb6

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## Summary

The West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of out of area DoLS assessments in the health and social work services category. The contract, titled "DoLS Out of Area," was awarded to Flex 360 and Action First. The contract value is £40,000, with a contract period starting on February 11, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2026. The procurement method used was "Other - Waiver," and the tender deadline was February 10, 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social work services sector to supply relevant person's representatives for out of area placements. Businesses providing advocacy services may find this tender suitable for expansion and growth. The West Northamptonshire Council as the buying organisation aims to enhance service delivery through this procurement process, fostering competition and innovation in the industry.

## Notice

Out of area DoLS assessments where contracted agency are unable to provide a S12 Doctor and / or a Best Interest assessor. Supply of Paid Relevant Person's Representatives where the person is placed in an out of area home, falls outside of our contracted advocacy service, and the local advocacy service is unable to support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbae92b3-728f-43b0-9671-9d2c84dbb49f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FIRST; FLEX 360 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2024 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbae92b3-728f-43b0-9671-9d2c84dbb49f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbae92b3-728f-43b0-9671-9d2c84dbb49f
  5th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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