Tender

Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments 2025/26

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments for the period 2025/26. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted as an open procedure, specifically a below-threshold Request for Quotation (RFQ) under PA23. Interested parties must submit their bids via the Pro-Contract portal by 2 pm on 10th October 2025. The contract is valued at up to £90,000, with an initial term of 12 months starting on 3rd November 2025, and possibly extendable by six months.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to expand their market presence within England. Organisations that have experience in mental capacity assessments and are capable of conducting comprehensive DoLS assessments are well-suited to compete for this contract. With an emphasis on inclusivity, the tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thereby encouraging diverse participation and growth in local services. Engaging in this procurement process not only aids in service delivery but also allows for further business development through vital public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments 2025/26

Notice Description

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) scheme provides the lawful basis for depriving a person of their liberty when they reside in a care home or hospital when they lack mental capacity to make decisions regarding their residence and care. DoLS apply to people aged 18 or over in England and Wales who have a 'cognitive impairment' and lack the mental capacity to consent to care, treatment or accommodation in a hospital or care home where this is necessary to prevent them from harm and is in their best interests. Liverpool City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Provider to undertake and complete assessments requested by the DoLS Team. The type of assessment will be determined by the DoLS Team. Liverpool City Council will be accepting bids from suitable organisations through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) competition. This will be a below threshold (RFQ) exercise under PA23. The Contract Agreement term is 12 months with an option to extend for 6 months (which shall be at the Authority's sole discretion) or a maximum of PS90,000 spend, whichever comes first. Interested organisations should access https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=af2a8be0-d69a-f011-813a-005056b64545&projectStepId=b32a8be0-d69a-f011-813a-005056b64545 Reference DN:792232 to express your interest and access the attached RFQ documentation. All completed RFQ's must submitted through Pro-Contract by 2pm on 10th October 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65490ef1-f5fd-4410-b6cc-05949dc4a0c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/196d9e23-c2a0-4212-a796-8b2469c6fc1c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marlon Roy
Contact Email
marlon.roy@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513513164

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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