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Deprivation of Liberty Assessments

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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12 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
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12 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing the procurement process titled "Deprivation of Liberty Assessments" within the services category. This contract is located in the Central Valleys and Bridgend, under the CTMUHB region in the UK. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 8th December 2025, and ending on 31st March 2026. The project aims to reduce a backlog with a focus on social responsibility and value. The initial procurement stage was announced on 12th November 2025, marking the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process, with a standstill period until 26th November 2025. The selected supplier, Liquid Personnel, is tasked with delivering 180 assessments over four months, with the contract valued at £112,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in conducting Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments. Companies with expertise in employing Best Interests Assessors and S12 Doctors could find lucrative prospects in this contract. The procurement method, involving a limited competition channel under PSR Wales, is especially suitable for large-scale suppliers like Liquid Personnel, who can rapidly allocate resources and manage assessments efficiently within the given deadlines. With the possibility of reducing backlog and improving service delivery in hospitals, this contract can be a strategic entry point for qualified suppliers looking to expand in the Central Valleys and Bridgend healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deprivation of Liberty Assessments

Notice Description

This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales. The Health Board wish to commission a maximum of 180 assessments to reduce the DoLS backlog, between December 2025 and March 2026. The service is to include DoLS Best Interests Assessors (BIA's) and the use of a s12 Doctor. The assessments need to be completed within one week of allocation and the patient must still be in hospital at time of authorisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been procured via the Most Suitable Provider under PSR Wales

Procurement Information

This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales. The standstill period commences 12th November 2025 for 14 working days and will end at midnight (23.59) on 26th November 2025, subject to no valid representations being received. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention allow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156469
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156469
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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
£418,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Liquid Personnel

Further Information

Notice Documents

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