SCC JM Independent Experts Assessment Services DPS

Concepts

• health and social work
• reigate
• assessments
• independent expert assessment services
• independent experts assessment services dps
• scc jm independent experts assessment services dps
• independent social workers
• expert witnesses
• high quality, evidence based assessments
• all other experts lot

Location

Reigate

Description

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).

Total Quantity or Scope

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 Options

up to 2 years extension option available

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.