Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c30-4488-72b4-9b8e-6a9704a8ffcf/best-interest-assessments-for-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguarding awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Best Interest Assessments for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding [Trafford Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/trafford-council) Estimated value £70,000 Published 13 Jul 2016 Deadline Closed 8 Aug 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ( known as DoLS) were introduced, as part of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), to provide a legal framework around the deprivation of liberty. They provide legal protection for vulnerable people who are, or may become, deprived of their liberty when placed or residing in a hospital or care home. DoLS require a 'managing authority' ( ie relevant hospital or care home) to seek authorisation from a 'supervisory body', in this case Trafford Council, to be able to deprive someone lawfully of their liberty. The safeguards apply to people aged 18 or over in England and Wales who have a 'mental disorder' and lack the capacity to consent to care or treatment in a hospital or care home where this may be necessary to prevent them from harm and appears to be in their best interests. The process involves a number of assessments undertaken by a Best Interests Assessor ( a Social Worker with specific training) and a doctor approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 with appropriate DoLS training ( or a registered medical practitioner who meets specified criteria). Trafford council are looking for a provider to complete 200 standard Best Interests and related Assessments (ie Age, Mental Capacity, No Refusals and Selection of Representative) to ensure compliance with legislation and related policy within a 10 week period. To complete up to 100 further Best Interests and related assessments within a further period of time no longer than 6 months from the start of the contract. To provide the opportunity for up to 20 Council Social Work staff trained as BIAs to shadow experienced BIAs, providing practical experience to complement and complete their formal BIA training. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4c9af03-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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