Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors

A Contract Award Notice
by DERBY CITY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
35.5 month (est.)
Value
£400K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
08 Dec 2023
Delivery
To 22 Nov 2026 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Derby

Geochart for 2 buyers and 5 suppliers

2 buyers

5 suppliers

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Detail

1 Action First Assessments (London)
  • Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors
  • Num offers: 10
  • Value: £80,000
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Anglia Independents (London)
  • Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors
  • Num offers: 10
  • Value: £80,000
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Ashs Place (Bradford)
  • Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors
  • Num offers: 10
  • Value: £80,000
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 Mars Social Care Consultancy (Derby)
  • Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors
  • Num offers: 10
  • Value: £80,000
5 Ot Practice (Hook)
  • Framework for the provision of Best Interest Assessors
  • Num offers: 10
  • Value: £80,000
  • Contractor is an SME.

Renewal 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.

Award Criteria

Quality 70.0
PRICE 30.0

CPV Codes

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Award on basis of price.

Reference

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