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MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS (DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS)

Hywel Dda Local University Health Board

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26 May 2026 at 10:36

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11 Sep 2025 at 14:21

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23 Jul 2025 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hywel Dda Local University Health Board has awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Wales, based on the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This contract involves commissioning medical assessments related to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) for adults over the age of eighteen. The procurement falls within the health services category, specifically under the CPV code 85100000. The contract covers multiple regions under the UK's geographical code UKL14 and is set to be active for a period of 720 days, starting from the signing on 11 September 2025. The initial procurement process was managed through an open procedure and conducted via electronic submission, without any alternate variant bids allowed.

The opportunity generated by this contract provides avenues for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health assessments and DoLS. Companies like Liquid Personnel have successfully secured a position as suppliers, indicating the requirement for a strong reputation in delivering high-quality, legally defensible assessments. SMEs and large organisations that have Section 12 approved assessors experienced in complying with Welsh legislative requirements could significantly benefit. This project will require cultural and linguistic sensitivity, adherence to national and local policies, and a flexible service capable of meeting specified assessment volumes, thereby promoting growth for service providers capable of meeting such demands within the health sector in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS (DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS)

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), in its role as a Supervisory Body under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), is required to commission assessors in response to requests for DoLS Authorisations from its Managing Authorities. Requests for assessments are received from across the Health Board's inpatient locations, which include its four general hospitals, four community hospitals and its mental health and learning disability units. HDUHB employs its own team of Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) but needs to commission suitably qualified "Medical" Assessors to undertake the Mental Health and Eligibility assessments for adults aged eighteen (18) or over (DoLS Form 4)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), in its role as a Supervisory Body under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), is required to commission assessors in response to requests for DoLS Authorisations from its Managing Authorities. Requests for assessments are received from across the Health Board's inpatient locations, which include its four general hospitals, four community hospitals and its mental health and learning disability units. HDUHB employs its own team of Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) but needs to commission suitably qualified "Medical" Assessors to undertake the Mental Health and Eligibility assessments for adults aged eighteen (18) or over (DoLS Form 4)

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056499
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hywel Dda Local University Health Board
Additional Buyers

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
SA31 3BT
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Liquid Personnel

Further Information

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