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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Paid Representative (DoLS)

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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14 Nov 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The contract "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Paid Representative (DoLS)" has been awarded to Mental Health Matters by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council in collaboration with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. This procurement process falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification, governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The project is in the award stage as of November 2025, with the contractual period starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 31st December 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition and falls under the 'light touch' regime. The service is intended for community, social, and personal services, particularly those related to mental health, in the UKL15 region, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth for providers specialising in mental health support services. SMEs with relevant qualifications and experience in handling deprivation of liberty cases will find this a fitting opportunity. The need for high-quality support services presents a lucrative niche for companies capable of meeting stringent regulatory requirements under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and related Welsh regulations. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio in public sector work within the healthcare and social services industries, strengthening ties with local government bodies in Wales.

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Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Paid Representative (DoLS)

Notice Description

Rhondda County Borough Council and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are the 'Supervisory Bodies' under the terms of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 ('the Act') and The Mental Capacity (Deprivation of Liberty: Appointment of Relevant Person's Representative) (Wales) Regulations 2009 ('the Regulations'). The Supervisory Body requires a high quality support service for every relevant person for whom a 'Paid Representative' is to be appointed in accordance with the requirements of the regulations. The Supervisory Body now seek to commission a service from a suitably qualified and experienced Provider for the provision of a relevant person's paid representative service. ('Relevant Person' being a person deprived of their liberty subject to standard authorisations under the Mental Capacity Act 2005')

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e18a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074012-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Gwyneth Elliott
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441443281182

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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