SCC JM Independent Experts Assessment Services DPS

Tender description

Surrey County Council (SCC) wishes to establish a ‘Light Touch’ Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Independent Expert Assessment Services for an initial period of 3 years + with optional further extension provisions for an additional 2 years (total term of 5 years). The contract is divided into 3 Lots and sub-lots under Lot 1: Lot 1: Assessments Completed by Expert Witnesses • Lot 1a: Assessments completed by Independent Social Workers (ISWs) • Lot 1b: Assessments completed Psychologists • Lot 1c: Assessments completed by Psychiatrists • Lot 1d: Assessments completed by All Other Experts Lot 2: Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments Lot 3: Multi-disciplinary / Community Assessments Bidders are invited to apply for one lot or sub-lot or multiple lots or sub-lot(s). Lot 1-3: Expert Witnesses are required to provide high quality, evidence based assessments and reports for children, adolescents, and adults to help inform child protection and care planning decision-making. This Lot 1 is further divided into sub-lots: Lot 1a: Assessments completed by Independent Social Workers (ISWs) Lot 1b: Assessments completed Psychologists Lot 1c: Assessments completed by Psychiatrists Lot 1d: Assessments completed by All Other Experts