1. Does the local authority outsource any part of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) or Best Interest Assessments (BIA) process to external provider
No
2. If yes to Question 1, please provide the names of current external providers and details of the services they provide (e.g., DoLS assessments, BIAs, training)?
N/A
3. How many DoLS/BIA assessments were carried out by external providers during financial years 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 YTD?
2023-2024 Agencies have completed 11 assessments and S12 Doctors have completed 747 assessments
2024-2025 Agencies have completed 12 assessments and S12 Doctors have completed 713 assessments
4. What is the average cost paid per DoLS assessment conducted by external providers?
2023-2024 Agencies Average cost £307.00 for BIAs and S12 Doctors Average Cost £173.37 (This is an agreed rate and does not include mileage costs).
2024-2025- Agencies Average Cost £280 for BIAs and S12 Doctors – Average cost £173.37 (This is an agreed rate and does not include mileage costs).
5. Does the local authority issue contracts or tenders for the provision of DoLS and BIA services?
No
6. If yes to Question 5, please could you provide a link to the advert, procurement portals, and/or public notices, start date & duration of framework/contract?
N/A
7. What is the total budget spent for DoLS and BIA services during financial years 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 YTD?
The total Budget for 2023/2024 for Dols £1,815,000 with spend of £2,189,899.40
The total Budget for 2024/25 for Dols is £2,447,000 with Projected spend of £2,387,349
8. How many DoLS and BIA assessors are currently employed by the local authority?
18.4 Full time equivalents
9. Please provide the name and role of the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and/or Best Interest Assessments (BIA)?
Contact can be made via dols@devon.gov.uk