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DoLS Standard Authorisations (Form Three and Form Five Assessments)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) Standard Authorisations, specifically focusing on Form Three and Form Five Assessments. The contract was awarded to ACTION FIRST ASSESSMENTS LTD, a supplier based in London. This service procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and will be executed within the UKC14 region. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, classified as below the threshold and without competition, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period begins on 9th January 2026 and runs until 4th May 2026, with the contract being signed on 8th January 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, providing a platform for companies to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in managing DoLS assessments or similar domains, stand to benefit significantly by engaging in this type of procurement. The contract's substantial value of £162,540 and its light-touch regime offers a chance for businesses to secure vital work and develop a relationship with a sub-central public authority like Durham County Council, creating pathways for future collaborations and growth in the government contracting sphere.

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Notice Title

DoLS Standard Authorisations (Form Three and Form Five Assessments)

Notice Description

The provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Standard Authorisations (Form Three and Form Five Assessments)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06017f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001292-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 4 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FIRST ASSESSMENTS

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