Scope
Reference
BMC1017-2025
Description
In order to support in complying with the statutory requirement, the commissioner (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) is procuring the services of Independent Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) to assist in the completion of Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DoLS) assessments. This will be achieved through the provision of Best Interest Assessors, on an open Framework Agreement, who will be invited to undertake DoLS assessments for the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 on behalf of vulnerable adults across the East Riding of Yorkshire, and occasionally out of county. This is a Pseudo Open Framework under the Light Touch Regime for the provision of Independent Best Interest Assessors and will be opened once every 12 months during the duration. Following the tender initial tender deadline a new tender will be advertised, for continuity and submissions can be made at any time, however, please note they will only be evaluated once every 12 months. The second deadline for submissions will be 12 noon on 1 September 2026. The next (third) opening after the deadline of 12 noon 1 September 2026 will be 1 September 2027. The evaluations for the third opening will be completed during the month of September 2027 and service providers notified of the outcome of their submission prior to the start of the following month e.g. submissions in September 2027 will be notified in October 2027 and will join the framework from the beginning of November 2027. This procedure will remain the same each year during the lifetime of the Framework agreement. (i.e. a new tender to be advertised after each deadline until the penultimate year of the Framework agreement). Service providers who have been appointed onto the Framework following the initial opening (and subsequent openings) do not need to resubmit and will remain on the Framework.
Commercial tool
Continuation of an open framework
Previous framework:
Independent Best Interest Assessors 2025
Total value (estimated)
- £2,503,200 excluding VAT
- £3,003,840 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 6 November 2028
- Possible extension to 6 November 2030
- 4 years, 6 days
Description of possible extension:
Two further 12 month extension options available (up to 24 months in total)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
6 November 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This is a Pseudo Open Framework under the Light Touch Regime for the provision of Independent Best Interest Assessors and will be opened once every 12 months during the duration. Following the tender initial tender deadline a new tender will be advertised, for continuity and submissions can be made at any time, however, please note they will only be evaluated once every 12 months. The second deadline for submissions will be 12 noon on 1 September 2026. The next (third) opening after the deadline of 12 noon 1 September 2026 will be 1 September 2027. The evaluations for the third opening will be completed during the month of September 2027 and service providers notified of the outcome of their submission prior to the start of the following month e.g. submissions in September 2027 will be notified in October 2027 and will join the framework from the beginning of November 2027. This procedure will remain the same each year during the lifetime of the Framework agreement. (i.e. a new tender to be advertised after each deadline until the penultimate year of the Framework agreement). Service providers who have been appointed onto the Framework following the initial opening (and subsequent openings) do not need to resubmit and will remain on the Framework.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 August 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 September 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 October 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 September 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% |
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZQH-9124-TMLN
County Hall, Cross Street,
Beverley
HU17 9BA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sally Hardwick
Telephone: +44 1482393939
Email: sally.hardwick@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government