Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessment Framework

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 n...