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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework"
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published: "2017-07-07"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edd6b4dc-9346-4ca1-b6c0-7810223ccf77

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework" aimed at bolstering the provision of independent Best Interest Assessors in compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The framework will serve Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, having started on 1 July 2016, with the tendering period concluding on 12 May 2017. The contract is categorized under health and social work services, involving an open procurement method. The award notice was published on 7 July 2017 for a value of £1,000,000, with the contract period commencing on 1 July 2017 and lasting until 30 June 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), seeking to engage in health and social service provisions. Such businesses that have experience in social work, mental health support, and advocacy would be well-suited to compete for a place on this framework, enabling them to contribute effectively to local community needs while potentially securing sustainable contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council, is undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint suitable providers to a framework for the provision of the independent Best Interest Assessor role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Mental Capacity Act 2005). The purpose of this procurement is to establish an approved list of suitably qualified and experienced independent assessors to complement the in-house DoLS Teams to allow effective management of BIAdemand, availability and prioritisation across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Due to the nature of the independent BIA role, local requirements dictate that the framework eligibility criteria is at an enhanced level tothe statutory standards outlined in the DoLS Code of Practice. The framework started on 01 July 2016 but includes an annual "refresh" which allows for the framework to bereopened so that additional assessors can tender for inclusion on the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ebc15e-8b64-4f3b-b99e-509ab30be030 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIQUID PERSONNEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2017 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ebc15e-8b64-4f3b-b99e-509ab30be030

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ebc15e-8b64-4f3b-b99e-509ab30be030
  7th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7a50995a-b21e-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk

## Provenance

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