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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best interest Assessor Framework

Blackpool Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Jun 2026 at 14:42

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 13:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 10:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council initiated a public procurement process for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessor Framework." The tender, categorised under the health and social work services industry, was to be conducted through an open competition below the threshold using a light-touch regime. Located in Blackpool (UKD42), this procurement aimed to appoint up to five providers to a framework agreement for undertaking assessments collaboratively with the Council. Although the notice was published on 4th March 2026, following its tender period which ended on 7th April 2026, the process was subsequently cancelled on 11th June 2026 due to significant changes in the legal landscape influenced by a recent Supreme Court judgement. Initially, the framework was set to commence on 1st May 2026 with a potential duration up to 2030, subject to renewal conditions.

This anticipated framework presented a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in conducting liberty assessments, to establish a relationship with Blackpool Council. It was particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing these organisations an avenue to showcase their expertise in a structured framework agreement without the need for reopening competition. Although the procurement process has been cancelled, similar opportunities can arise from the council once the internal review is completed, opening doors for qualified suppliers to engage in future tenders that might evolve as part of the council’s revised approach to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best interest Assessor Framework

Notice Description

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is a legal framework under which the local authority (Blackpool Council) acts as a supervisory body, in order to authorise deprivations of service user's liberty which are the responsibility of the state. As such Blackpool Council wishes invite suitable providers to submit a bid for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessor Framework.

Planning Information

Blackpool Council wishes to provide an opportunity for providers in the market to participate in a consultation exercise to help inform a forthcoming tender for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessor Framework. The purpose of this communication is to: • Establish a ballpark rate for undertaking Deprivation of Liberty Best Interest Assessments across the market. • Alert the market to a future tender opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a79e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055295-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£534,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£534,300 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackpool Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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