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Deprivation of Liberty Assessments

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Deprivation of Liberty Assessments" contract has been initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically hospital and related services. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) regulations, opting for the Most Suitable Provider Process, and does not apply to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract has been formally awarded to Liquid Personnel, with a contract period starting on 8th December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, covering the Central Valleys region. Key deadlines such as the standstill period concluded on 26th November 2025, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hospital and related services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality assessments swiftly. The procurement method, which bypasses the traditional call for competition, emphasises the selection of the most suitable provider, making it ideal for established entities confident in their service delivery standards. Businesses focusing on social responsibility, collaboration, service sustainability, and improving health access could find growth opportunities under this regime. Liquid Personnel, a large-scale supplier, has already secured this contract, indicating a potential for substantial business expansion within the Central Valleys and Bridgend areas by meeting specific needs such as reducing DoLS backlog and employing qualified Best Interests Assessors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Assessments

Notice Description

This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales. The Health Board wish to commission a maximum of 180 assessments to reduce the DoLS backlog, between December 2025 and March 2026. The service is to include DoLS Best Interests Assessors (BIA's) and the use of a s12 Doctor. The assessments need to be completed within one week of allocation and the patient must still be in hospital at time of authorisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been procured via the Most Suitable Provider under PSR Wales

Procurement Information

This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082574-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£418,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Liquid Personnel

Further Information

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