Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service

Concepts

• health and social work
• norwich
• social work

Location

Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to award a contract to a company for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments to support a reduction in our backlog of referrals, in preparation for LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards).

Total Quantity or Scope

We are inviting a provider who can deliver suitably qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors to carry out the relevant DoLS assessments for adults aged 18 years and above in care homes within Norfolk.

Renewal Options

The initial term is for 6 months from the Required Service Commencement Date. The Contract may be extended by up to a further 36 months to be reviewed every 6 months at the Council’s discretion.

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85300000 - Social work and related services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

We are inviting a provider who can deliver suitably qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 Doctors to carry out the relevant DoLS assessments for adults aged 18 years and above in care homes within Norfolk.If you are interested, please register on in-tend the council's portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home and express an interest in this project. You will then have access to all documentation. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest`. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.