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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing the procurement process for "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments" in the health industry category. This initiative aims to conduct up to 180 assessments within the Hospital and related services sector in the Central Valleys, Wales. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime Wales regulations, specifically the Most Suitable Provider Process, with a key notification period from 25th February 2026 to 11th March 2026. Although the contract has not yet been formally awarded, Liquid Personnel has been identified as the intended recipient, with the procurement currently in the award stage. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, justified by the repetition of existing services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that are proficient in delivering health services, especially assessments related to deprivation of liberty safeguards. Companies with expertise in social responsibility, collaboration, service sustainability, and improving access and reducing health inequalities would be well-suited to compete in this process. Organisations interested in capitalising on service delivery enhancements across Wales, particularly those with experience in Best Interests Assessor and s12 Doctor roles, can leverage their capabilities to secure consistent and impactful engagements with NHS partners. The focus on quality and value as award criteria highlights the importance of delivering efficient and effective solutions that meet regional healthcare demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments

Notice Description

This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process under PSR Wales. The minimum 14 day notification period will start on the 25th February 2026 and end on the 11th March 2026 at 23:59pm

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health Board wish to commission a maximum of 180 assessments to reduce the DoLS backlog, between April 2026 until March 2027. The service will include DoLS Best Interests Assessors (BIA's) and the use of a s12 Doctor.

Procurement Information

This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016808-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
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
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Liquid Personnel

Further Information

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