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title: "Independent Best Interest Assessors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033500"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-06"
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# Independent Best Interest Assessors

Buyer: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033500

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## Summary

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently seeking submissions for its tender titled "Independent Best Interest Assessors," classified under social work services. This procurement process is at the planning stage, with an open procedure allowing for ongoing submissions until 13 June 2022, with assessments taking place and results communicated by 6 November annually. The contract period is set to commence on 7 November 2022 and will run until 6 November 2023, focusing on the provision of Best Interest Assessors to ensure compliance with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards within East Riding of Yorkshire and occasionally beyond.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the social care and health services sector, particularly those with expertise in providing assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Suitable competitors might include social work agencies, healthcare organisations, or independent assessors who can operate effectively within the specified framework and meet the council's statutory requirements. With an established budget of approximately £666,960, companies that can demonstrate quality service delivery and compliance with regulatory standards will be well-positioned to engage in this contract.

## Notice

The purpose of this service is to ensure the East Riding of Yorkshire Council fulfils its statutory responsibility to operate and manage Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. This will be achieved through the provision of Best Interest Assessors, on an open Framework Agreement, who will be invited to undertake DoLS assessments, in county and occasionally out of county. The Framework will be open and submissions can be made at any time, however please note they will only be opened and evaluated on 30th September should the extension options be taken. This will allow new providers to join the Open Framework each year. The evaluations will be completed during October and the providers notified of the outcome of their submission prior to the 6 November each year. To ensure that you are appointed to the Framework starting on 7 November 2022 please ensure you have submitted your tender before the deadline of 13 June 2022 12 noon.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this service is to ensure the East Riding of Yorkshire Council fulfils its statutory responsibility to operate and manage Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. This will be achieved through the provision of Best Interest Assessors, on an open Framework Agreement, who will be invited to undertake DoLS assessments for the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 on behalf of vulnerable adults across the East Riding of Yorkshire, and occasionally out of county. Add details on Open Framework annually

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011875-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2022 - 6 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,990 |
| Lots value | £666,960 |
| 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 | EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEVERLEY |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU17 9BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Beverley and Holderness |
| Delivery location | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 6 May 2022 at 14:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011875-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46592&B=UK
- https://www.eastriding.gov.uk
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103298

## Provenance

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