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Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of mental health assessment services under contract reference ASC020/2025. The contract is titled "Mental Health Assessor (Section 12 Doctor)" and falls under the health and social work services category. It covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, specifically UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.
This contract was awarded following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. Signed on 14 April 2025, the contract is scheduled to run from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2030, with options for a three-year extension. The contract has a total value of £650,000.
This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health assessments, particularly companies or independent clinicians with expertise in the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DoLS). Suitable candidates for this tender are those who can demonstrate cost efficiency and patient choice, as there are no realistic alternative providers. The awarded suppliers are a group of doctors who are well-versed in undertaking mental health assessments, offering a unique opportunity for companies in the healthcare services sector to collaborate or expand their operations in this domain.
Contract purpose is to undertake assessments for the purpose of the MCA DoLS of eligible people in order to safeguard against an unlawful deprivation of liberty taking place.As at the start of this contract, PS175 will be paid per assessment, except where an assessment takes place in the community, where PS200 will be paid per assessment. Direct award process B; 31/03/2025 - 31/03/2030 (with extension of up to three years per contract)
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