# Independent Expert Assessment Service DPS

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Surrey County Council](/buyers/surrey-county-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £3,000,000
- Published: 11 July 2024
- Planned start: 1 August 2024
- Planned end: 31 July 2029
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: c152ea90-8f7c-4d03-95c5-5f9e8e96bca5-766245
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1428bf19-4ad6-4f3d-964d-bd703a132712

## 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\(s\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c152ea90-8f7c-4d03-95c5-5f9e8e96bca5-766245)