Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1a-836b-7240-b933-1a99e92b0c3b/deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-assessment-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessment Framework [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value £330,000 to £660,000 Published 24 Jan 2017 Deadline Closed 23 Feb 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a service to ensure Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Council wishes to secure a service provision for Best Interest Assessors (BIA) (Lot 1) and Section 12 Approved Doctors (Lot 2). - Lot 1 Core Requirements of BIA A person is eligible to carry out a Best Interests Assessment if they are: • An approved mental health professional • A Social Worker registered with the General Social Care Council, or • A first level nurse, registered in Sub-Part 1 of the Nurses' Part of the Register maintained under Article 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, or • An Occupational Therapist registered in part 6 of the register maintained under Article 5 of the Health Professions Order 2001, or • A Chartered Psychologist who is listed in the British Psychological Society's Register or Chartered Psychologists and who holds a relevant practising certificate issues by that Society ### And • is not suspended from the register or list relevant to the person's profession • has at least two years' post registration experience in that profession - Lot 2 S12 Doctor's Eligibility Criteria • Medical practitioners with special experience in the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder (including GP Principals or GPs in a salaried position) are eligible to apply for approval as Section 12(2) doctors. • Medical Approved Clinicians(ACs) can automatically act as s12(2) doctors provided they are properly approved by the SHA, but may be required to undertake initial and update training which includes modules on s12(2) functions. Work packages within each Lot will be issued on a strict rotation basis. Providers may bid for one or both Lots if they have the resources meet the requirements of those Lots. There will be a maximum of 10 providers allocated to each Lot. The expected contract commencement date is 1st June 2017 for two years,with the option to extend by 24 months in annual increments. Additional information: Please visit [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) where you can express interest and obtain the documents. Please note - we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Thursday 23rd February 2017. Suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 5pm on 22nd February 2017. However, it is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f0c0e2cf-4668-49b0-a618-c84d281bf93b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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