--- title: "The Provision of Mental Capacity Act (2005) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments Approved Provider Lists: Lot 1- Best Interest Assessors (BIA) and Lot 2- Mental Health Assessors (MHA)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d02a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d02a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d02a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d02a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET" published: "2021-09-06" --- # The Provision of Mental Capacity Act (2005) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments Approved Provider Lists: Lot 1- Best Interest Assessors (BIA) and Lot 2- Mental Health Assessors (MHA) Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d02a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d02a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d02a.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Barnet is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of Mental Capacity Act (2005) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments, specifically for two lots: Best Interest Assessors (Lot 1) and Mental Health Assessors (Lot 2). This procurement falls under the health services category, with the tender period initially set to close on 9th September 2021. The new contracts will last for three years, with the option for break clauses at the end of each of the first two years. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically via the Barnet Sourcing portal. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for health service providers, particularly those specialising in community health services, social work, and related assessments. Businesses with experience in providing safeguarding assessments or working within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act will be particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive nature of this procurement, with an emphasis on quality and price, allows for a diverse range of suppliers to showcase their expertise in delivering vital health-related services. Companies are encouraged to prepare detailed proposals that highlight their qualifications and experience in this critical field. ## Notice The London Borough of Barnet is reprocureing its approved list of providers for Lots 1 and 2 of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments service. The new contracts will be for 3 years with break clauses at ends of year 1 and 2. Barnet Council has legal duties under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These safeguards exist to protect people in care homes, hospitals and in the community. Where a deprivation is identified the provider must apply to the Local Authority for authorisation. Adults and Communities administers these duties which include tasks undertaken by professionally qualified staff as well as administrative tasks. ### Lot Information Lot 2: Mental Health Assessors The London Borough of Barnet is reprocureing its approved list of providers for Lots 1 and 2 of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments service. The new contract will be for 3 years with break clauses at ends of year 1 and 2. Barnet Council has legal duties under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These safeguards exist to protect people in care homes, hospitals and in the community. Where a deprivation is identified the provider must apply to the Local Authority for authorisation. Adults and Communities administers these duties which include tasks undertaken by professionally qualified staff as well as administrative tasks. Lots 1: Best Interest Assessors The London Borough of Barnet is reprocureing its approved list of providers for Lots 1 and 2 of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments service. The new contract will be for 3 years with break clauses at ends of year 1 and 2. Barnet Council has legal duties under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These safeguards exist to protect people in care homes, hospitals and in the community. Where a deprivation is identified the provider must apply to the Local Authority for authorisation. Adults and Communities administers these duties which include tasks undertaken by professionally qualified staff as well as administrative tasks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018620-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET | | Locality | COLINDALE LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW9 4EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet | | Local authority | Barnet | | Electoral ward | Colindale North | | Westminster constituency | Hendon | | Delivery location | TLI71 Barnet | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 6 Sep 2021 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018620-2021 - 6 Sep 2021 at 11:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022038-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.barnetsourcing.co.uk - https://barnetsourcing.co.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1146 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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