--- title: "Best Interest Assessments for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4c9af03-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4c9af03-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4c9af03-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4c9af03-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-18" --- # Best Interest Assessments for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4c9af03-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4c9af03-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4c9af03-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Trafford Council is seeking a provider for the "Best Interest Assessments for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding" project, part of the health and social work services sector. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a value of £96,500 for the contract. This project commenced with a tender period that ended on 8th August 2016, and the contract is set to span from 5th September 2016 to 4th September 2017. The assessments will be conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in social work services, particularly those specialising in mental health and capacity assessments. Companies with experience in providing assessments or training for social workers would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity to grow their presence in the public sector by collaborating with Trafford Council, contributing to vital safeguards for vulnerable populations. ## Notice Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ( known as DoLS) were introduced, as part of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), to provide a legal framework around the deprivation of liberty. They provide legal protection for vulnerable people who are, or may become, deprived of their liberty when placed or residing in a hospital or care home. DoLS require a 'managing authority' ( ie relevant hospital or care home) to seek authorisation from a 'supervisory body', in this case Trafford Council, to be able to deprive someone lawfully of their liberty. The safeguards apply to people aged 18 or over in England and Wales who have a 'mental disorder' and lack the capacity to consent to care or treatment in a hospital or care home where this may be necessary to prevent them from harm and appears to be in their best interests. The process involves a number of assessments undertaken by a Best Interests Assessor ( a Social Worker with specific training) and a doctor approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 with appropriate DoLS training ( or a registered medical practitioner who meets specified criteria). Trafford council are looking for a provider to complete 200 standard Best Interests and related Assessments (ie Age, Mental Capacity, No Refusals and Selection of Representative) to ensure compliance with legislation and related policy within a 10 week period. To complete up to 100 further Best Interests and related assessments within a further period of time no longer than 6 months from the start of the contract. To provide the opportunity for up to 20 Council Social Work staff trained as BIAs to shadow experienced BIAs, providing practical experience to complement and complete their formal BIA training. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918dca16-973a-4c17-bea3-10bd21667781 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Aug 2016 | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2016 - 5 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £96,500 | | 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LIQUID PERSONNEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 May 2018 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918dca16-973a-4c17-bea3-10bd21667781 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918dca16-973a-4c17-bea3-10bd21667781 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918dca16-973a-4c17-bea3-10bd21667781 13th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ae93f333-f848-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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