---
title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03113c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03113c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-23"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03113c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service' has been undertaken by Norfolk County Council, a regional authority based in Norwich, UK. The aim is to address a backlog of referrals in preparation for the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) implementation. This open procedure tender commenced with planning discussions and was officially awarded on 23rd May 2022, with a total contract value of £300,000. The services are particularly targeted at adults aged 18 years and above residing in care homes within the Norfolk region, specifically covering delivery addresses in areas UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly organisations with experience in conducting Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments. Suitable providers are expected to have qualified Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors. As the procurement is intended to reduce backlog issues, this can lead to long-term partnerships in care assessments and similar services, enabling businesses to expand their reach and establish a solid foothold in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council have awarded a contract to a company for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments to support a reduction in our backlog of referrals, in preparation for LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards). We invited providers who can deliver suitably qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors to carry out the relevant DoLS assessments for adults aged 18 years and above in care homes within Norfolk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council have awarded a contract to a company for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments to support a reduction in our backlog of referrals, in preparation for LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards).

Renewal: The initial term is for 6 months from the Required Service Commencement Date. The Contract may be extended by up to a further 36 months to be reviewed every 6 months at the Council's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013756-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | 22 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIAISON FINANCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013756-2022
- 17 Mar 2022 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007292-2022
- 31 Jan 2022 at 16:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002722-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home
- https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/

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