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title: "SCC JM Independent Experts Assessment Services DPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047cb4"
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buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SCC JM Independent Experts Assessment Services DPS

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047cb4

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## Summary

The Surrey County Council (SCC) 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 involves dividing the contract into 3 Lots, including assessments by expert witnesses, Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments, and multi-disciplinary/community assessments. Bidders can apply for one lot or multiple lots. The procurement method is selective, with a tender period ending on 31st July 2029.

This tender by SCC presents opportunities for businesses providing high-quality assessment and report services in the health and social work sector. Companies specializing in assessments for child protection and care planning can benefit from bidding for the various lots available. With a focus on expert witness assessments, this tender encourages competition from organisations with expertise in social work, psychology, psychiatry, and related fields. The renewal option and the 5-year contract term provide stability for successful bidders to grow their businesses through a long-term partnership with SCC.

## 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

Lot 1-3

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021295-2024 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2029 |
| 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

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2024 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021295-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc#
- https://www.surreycc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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