Tender

Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking contractors for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), a service within the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 23 February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 16 February 2026. The contract is valued at £100,000 and is set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding potentially by 31 March 2028 following an optional extension. This open tender, below threshold, follows an open competition procurement method and is accessible via an e-tendering portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of tailoring their offerings to the unique requirements of DoLS. With a contract value of £100,000, the project presents a substantial prospect for growth, especially for enterprises with expertise in safeguarding services. The procurement criteria include a balanced emphasis on price (60%) and quality (40%), accommodating firms that can offer competitive pricing without compromising on service excellence. This environment is well-suited for agile businesses eager to expand their footprint in government contracts through innovative solutions and quality assurance.

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Notice Title

Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Notice Description

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) exists to safeguard individuals when a deprivation of liberty is an unavoidable part of a best interests care plan. Individuals who are identified as potentially deprived of their liberty must be considered on a case-by-case basis and all appropriate steps taken to remove the risk of a deprivation of liberty where possible.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: we will only allow one option to extend, we currently want to test how this contract will work before we commit for longer contract commitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004839-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Areej Shabaa
Contact Email
areej.shabaa@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

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