--- title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a54.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-28" --- # Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: Independent Best Interest Assessor Framework Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a54.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council, in conjunction with Rutland County Council, has completed the procurement process to establish a framework for the provision of the independent Best Interest Assessor (BIA) role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Mental Capacity Act 2005). The procurement, classified under the Health and social work services sector (CPV: 85000000), was conducted using an open procedure. Located in Leicester, this contract covers the East Midlands region and culminated in the award stage on 28th November 2025. The framework agreement, valued at £3,400,000, spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social work sectors. The framework involves multiple suppliers such as 3D Recruit Limited, Care2Assess Limited, and Eden Brown Limited, all of which are SMEs. Companies specialising in mental health assessments and social work services will find this opportunity beneficial as the framework will support their business growth within the regional public sector. The open procedure employed ensures that suitable businesses, especially those experienced in providing BIA roles, have a welcoming platform to expand their market reach and impact. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council is undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint suitable providers to a Framework for the provision of the independent Best Interest Assessor (BIA) role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Mental Capacity Act 2005). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078187-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 25 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,300,000 | | Lots value | £3,400,000 | | Awards value | £3,400,000 | | Contracts value | £3,400,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 11 | | Supplier names | 3D RECRUIT; CARE2ASSESS; EDEN BROWN; ISAAC CARE SOLUTIONS; JW CARE SERVICES (UK; LIBERTY HSC; MARIOLABIA; MCS CARE SERVICES; MMEYER CARE CONSULTANT; QUIRE CONSULTANCY; ROSEKEL ASSESSMENT SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2025 at 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078187-2025 - 26 Aug 2025 at 13:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051310-2025 - 24 Jun 2025 at 14:15 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034786-2025 - 23 Jun 2025 at 12:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034395-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 11:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023765-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 11:01 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023760-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 10:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023756-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078187-2025 28th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051310-2025 26th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034786-2025 24th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034395-2025 23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023765-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023760-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023756-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.3drecruit.com - http://www.edenbrownsynergy.com - http://www.isaaccaresolutions.com - http://www.leics.gov.uk - http://www.libertyhsc.co.uk - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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