ASC0246 - Best Interest Assessor Service (BIA)

The Authority wishes to ensure that its procurement opportunities are open to small and micro local enterprises and voluntary and community sector organisations as it appreciates the very important role they play in the local economy. Tenders from these organisations are particularly welcomed. The Authority encourages consortium or sub-contracting arrangements for this procurement opportunity. The Contract will be for 36 months (01/04/19 - 31/03/22) with an option to extend further period of up to 12months (3+1). The proposed service is based on current and known funding allocations. These could alter through the life of the contract in light of changes in future local and central government funding. The contract value assigned to this service is estimated to be approximately £600,000 for the full 48 months contract period (36 months plus the option to extend for further up to 12 months).