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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) assessments

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

21 May 2026 at 14:52

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 13:05

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) assessments" under its sub-central government public authority. This contract entails the services of Best Interest Assessors to support internal assessment needs, primarily in Coventry but with the possibility of extending to regions such as Warwickshire, Birmingham, and Worcestershire. The procurement was carried out using an open method, categorized under health and social work services. This process reached the award stage, and the contract was signed by ICS OPERATIONS LIMITED, beginning on 18th May 2026 and ending on 17th May 2028, with potential extensions up to 2032. The project operates under a light-touch regime and is valued at £279,420, with assessments due to be completed within 21 days of receipt each quarter.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in mental capacity assessments. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), which contributed a considerable number of final-stage bids, could particularly benefit from this opportunity, provided they meet the technical and pricing criteria set by the Council. Companies capable of delivering high-quality assessments efficiently, ensuring fewer than 4% of tasks require rework due to quality issues, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, gaining a foothold in the sub-central government procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) assessments

Notice Description

Award of a contract to undertake DoLs Best Interests Assessors, which will be conducted by qualified Best Interest Assessors, to support internal assessment provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension Option 1: 26th April 2030 (2 years) Extension Option 2: 26th April 2032 (2 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ebb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047298-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£279,420 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£279,420 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£279,420 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£279,420 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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