Planning

Best Interests Assessments and Community DoLs

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 09:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is currently in the planning stages for a public procurement process for the commissioning of Best Interests Assessments and Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) services. The contract, falling under the health and social work services category, is expected to cover the region around Staffordshire, UK. The procurement is significant and aims to cater to the needs of the Council and eligible individuals across the specified region. Initial market engagement is open until 27 February 2026, with the tender notice expected to be issued on 8 May 2026. The Council plans to officially open the tender for submissions by 16 June 2026. This procurement process adopts a light-touch regime and is above the threshold for such services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, to expand their service offerings in the public sector. With a start date for the contract expected on 1 October 2026 and a potential extension to March 2029, the procurement can provide sustained opportunities for growth and development. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, particularly those familiar with statutory frameworks and operational challenges within community care provisions, are well-suited to participate. Engaging with this tender could enhance a company's portfolio by aligning with a significant public authority's strategic goals in social services provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Best Interests Assessments and Community DoLs

Notice Description

The Council is looking to commission a supplier to undertake annual Best Interests Assessments and Community DoLS applications.

Planning Information

The Council wishes to commission a Best Interests Assessments and Community DoLs service for eligible Individuals across Staffordshire. The Council is keen to understand the following supplier views from the market, particularly from a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) point of view:- 1. What do you think will be the barriers for suppliers, particularly SME's, during the tender process? For example the length of time the tender advert is out to the market, tender documentation etc. 2. What risks or challenges do you think might affect your organisation during the delivery of the Service? For example, legislative changes, IT systems, changes to standards, resource, value for money and operational considerations. Please send your responses in a word document marked IA3824 PME RESPONSE to peter.hampton@staffordshire.gov.uk by Friday 27 February 2026. The Council anticipates issuing a tender notice on Friday 8 May 2026 and currently envisages the tender closing 12 noon Tuesday 16 June 2026. It is anticipated that a bidder event may be held on Wednesday 13 May 2026 (date dependent on the actual tender live date). As well as completing the required tender documents Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (CDP), to find out more please access the following information: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bdf4e489b4a58925ac6d53/20250224_Act_Now__Find_a_Tender_Factsheet_v3.0_FINAL.pdf The tender will be issued via the Council's e-tendering system Proactis and you must be registered to participate in the procurement opportunity. You can register expressions of interest via the Councils e-tendering portal https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Default.aspx Please search for IA3824 Best Interests Assessments and Community Dols.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061183
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007832-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Marie Dobric
Contact Email
lisa.dobric@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1785278192

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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