--- title: "SCC-JM Independent Expert Assessment Service DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0450cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0450cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450cf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-05" --- # SCC-JM Independent Expert Assessment Service DPS Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0450cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0450cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450cf.json) ## Summary The Surrey County Council is seeking to establish a 'Light Touch' Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Independent Expert Assessment Services in the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement process includes three lots covering various assessment services. The contract duration is initially for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years. Bidders can apply for one or multiple lots under this opportunity. The tender deadline for submissions is May 15, 2024. This tender by Surrey County Council presents business growth opportunities for providers of expert assessment services in the healthcare sector. Businesses specialising in Independent Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry, and other related expertise are well-suited to compete for the different lots offered. The procurement method is selective, and the process encourages competition amongst suppliers in delivering high-quality assessments to support decision-making in child protection and care planning. ## Notice Surrey County Council (SCC) wishes to establish a 'Light Touch' Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Independent Expert Assessment Services for an initial period of 3 years + with optional further extension provisions for an additional 2 years (total term of 5 years). The contract is divided into 3 Lots and sub-lots under Lot 1: Lot 1: Assessments Completed by Expert Witnesses * Lot 1a: Assessments completed by Independent Social Workers (ISWs) * Lot 1b: Assessments completed Psychologists * Lot 1c: Assessments completed by Psychiatrists * Lot 1d: Assessments completed by All Other Experts Lot 2: Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments Lot 3: Multi-disciplinary / Community Assessments Bidders are invited to apply for one lot or sub-lot or multiple lots or sub-lot(s) ### Lot Information Assessments Completed by Expert Witnesses Expert Witnesses are required to provide high quality, evidence based assessments and reports for children, adolescents, and adults to help inform child protection and care planning decision-making. This Lot 1 is further divided into sub-lots: Lot 1a: Assessments completed by Independent Social Workers (ISWs) Lot 1b: Assessments completed Psychologists Lot 1c: Assessments completed by Psychiatrists Lot 1d: Assessments completed by All Other Experts Renewal: up to 2 years extension option available Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments Qualified Social Workers are required to undertake high quality, evidence-based Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments on behalf of SCC, in locations across the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Assessments are to be conducted professionally, sensitively and in a timely fashion, in line with the Family Justice Council: Best Practice Guidance: SGOs (2021) , SCC SGO policy and guidance (2023) and Friends and Family policy (2022) Renewal: up to 2 years extension option available Multi-disciplinary / Community Assessments This service may be requested by the court with a stipulated package of support undertaken in the family home and / or in the family's local community, over a period of an agreed number of weeks. The support may include regular planned appointments and observations over a number weeks in the community, or may involve a more intensive home based 24 hour a day, 7 days a week observations, monitoring and support, from a highly skilled team supporting the family. This lot may require a bespoke assessment, which enables opportunities for families to remain together during the assessment period in their own homes, when it is seemed safe and appropriate. Renewal: up to 2 years extension option available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020562-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2024 | | 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | REIGATE | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH2 8EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch | | Westminster constituency | Reigate | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2024 at 10:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020562-2024 - 9 Apr 2024 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011518-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc# - https://www.surreycc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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