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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessment Framework"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessment Framework

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0c0e2cf-4668-49b0-a618-c84d281bf93b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Derby City Council seeking tenders for a service under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessment Framework, classified under health and social work services. The tender, identified as DN228240 - TD1178, is currently at the award stage as of 16th May 2017, following a tendering period that closed on 23rd February 2017. The expected contract commencement is set for 1st June 2017, lasting for two years and potentially extendable for another two years. The total contract value is £660,000, with a minimum value of £330,000, and delivery will take place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those equipped to deliver Best Interest Assessors and Section 12 Approved Doctors. Businesses that would be well-positioned to compete for this contract include mental health professionals, registered social workers, occupational therapists, and registered nurses with relevant experience. With a maximum of ten providers being allocated to each lot, this is an excellent opportunity for SMEs and larger entities alike to expand their service capabilities within the public sector.

## Notice

The Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a service to ensure Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Council wishes to secure a service provision for Best Interest Assessors (BIA) (Lot 1) and Section 12 Approved Doctors (Lot 2). Lot 1 - Core Requirements of BIA A person is eligible to carry out a Best Interests Assessment if they are: * An approved mental health professional * A Social Worker registered with the General Social Care Council, or * A first level nurse, registered in Sub-Part 1 of the Nurses' Part of the Register maintained under Article 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, or * An Occupational Therapist registered in part 6 of the register maintained under Article 5 of the Health Professions Order 2001, or * A Chartered Psychologist who is listed in the British Psychological Society's Register or Chartered Psychologists and who holds a relevant practising certificate issues by that Society And * is not suspended from the register or list relevant to the person's profession * has at least two years' post registration experience in that profession Lot 2 - S12 Doctor's Eligibility Criteria * Medical practitioners with special experience in the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder (including GP Principals or GPs in a salaried position) are eligible to apply for approval as Section 12(2) doctors. * Medical Approved Clinicians(ACs) can automatically act as s12(2) doctors provided they are properly approved by the SHA, but may be required to undertake initial and update training which includes modules on s12(2) functions. Work packages within each Lot will be issued on a strict rotation basis. Providers may bid for one or both Lots if they have the resources meet the requirements of those Lots. There will be a maximum of 10 providers allocated to each Lot. The expected contract commencement date is 1st June 2017 for two years,with the option to extend by 24 months in annual increments. Additional information: Please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents. Please note - we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Thursday 23rd February 2017. Suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 5pm on 22nd February 2017. However, it is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108d2505-0942-47cd-a914-ff0f4c3e91b7 |
| 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 | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FIRST RECRUITMENT; GRACE'S PLACE; OONAGH MCKAY SOLUTIONS; THE OT PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108d2505-0942-47cd-a914-ff0f4c3e91b7
- 24 Jan 2017 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2571f3ff-08ef-49d4-b9a5-6bebdfab2446

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108d2505-0942-47cd-a914-ff0f4c3e91b7
  16th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2571f3ff-08ef-49d4-b9a5-6bebdfab2446
  24th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

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