This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 16:53

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 13:09

TenderUpdate

24 Jun 2025 at 15:17

Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 13:09

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2025 at 12:04

Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Paid Person Representative framework has been completed, with the award dated 17 December 2025. Initiated by Leicestershire County Council, this procedure was conducted under an open method, targeting the Health and Social Work Services category, and covering the UKF2 region within the United Kingdom. The framework agreement, managed without a reopening of competition and characterised by a light-touch regime, started on 1 October 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2029. This tender, valued at £2,200,000, was conducted on behalf of both Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council to appoint suitable providers within the specified framework.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations focusing on health and social work services. The awarded suppliers, including large organisations like BEACON CARE AND ADVICE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY and MOSAIC 1898 LTD, along with SMEs such as CASSA-ASSURA LTD and LIBERTY HSC LIMITED, signal a competitive environment favouring both large-scale and smaller enterprises. The nature of the framework encourages diverse business participation, making it a viable option for VCSEs and SMEs interested in expanding their presence in government contracts. The open procedure and framework agreement format particularly benefit businesses capable of meeting standard service delivery, quality, and pricing criteria.

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Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Paid Person Representative

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council is undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint suitable providers to a Framework for the provision of the Paid Person Representatives under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Mental Capacity Act 2005).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084052-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BEACON CARE AND ADVICE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

CASSA-ASSURA LTD

LIBERTY HSC LIMITED

MOSAIC 1898 LTD

POHWER

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