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title: "Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f09e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
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# Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f09e

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## Summary

The Derby City Council is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors" in the services category of health and social work services. The contract involves the supply of Best Interest Assessors for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Frameworks and the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act of 2007. The procurement stage is an open procedure, with a cancellation status. The tender process commenced on 27th November 2023 and is estimated to end on 26th November 2026, with a potential extension option for up to four years. The procurement method is open, and the tender is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender provides an opportunity for service providers with relevant knowledge and experience in providing Best Interest Assessments to eligible customers, particularly in the health and social work services industry. Businesses interested in bidding for this contract should demonstrate their capability to deliver these services to safeguard against unlawful deprivation of liberty. Potential bidders must ensure compliance with the award criteria, which emphasises quality (70%) and price (30%). The buying organisation, Derby City Council, will select successful bidders based on these criteria, creating growth opportunities for suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the supply of Provision of Best Interest Assessors, in respect of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Frameworks and the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act of 2007. These will be procured through a single formal tender process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are invited for the supply of Provision of Best Interest Assessors, in respect of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Frameworks and the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act of 2007. These will be procured through a single formal tender process. Service Providers are invited to bid for the contract and in doing so are required to demonstrate their relevant knowledge and experience of having provided similar services previously to those being tendered. The Authority wishes to commission service(s) from suitably qualified providers who can offer the provision of Best Interest Assessments to eligible customers in order to safeguard against an unlawful deprivation of liberty taking place. The initial Framework Agreement period is three years. The Framework Agreement is estimated to commence 27th November 2023 and expire 26th November 2026. There will be an option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further one year, subject to satisfactory performance, funding and business needs. Maximum Framework Agreement period is, therefore, four years.

Options: Up to one annual extension, making the overall contract period up to four years. Potential dates for advertising renewal if option is not taken is August 2026.

Renewal: Up to one annual extension, making the overall contract period up to four years. Potential dates for advertising renewal if option is not taken is August 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036256-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | One annual extension, making the overall contract period up to four years. Potential date for advertising renewal if option are not taken is August 2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FIRST ASSESSMENTS; ANGLIA INDEPENDENTS; ASH'S PLACE; MARS SOCIAL CARE CONSULTANCY; THE OT PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036256-2023
- 17 Aug 2023 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024165-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.gov.uk
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Provenance

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