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25 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments." This tender falls under the Health industry category and is located in the Central Valleys, Wales, UK. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with a contract signed on 25th February 2026. The procurement method was limited, following the Most Suitable Provider Process under PSR Wales without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement involves services, with key deadlines marked from 25th February 2026 to 11th March 2026.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and assessments, particularly those offering expertise in Best Interests Assessors and s12 Doctor services. Large-scale companies like Liquid Personnel, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete, given the requirements to undertake up to 180 assessments to reduce the DoLS backlog from April 2026 to March 2027. Businesses focusing on social responsibility and value can find growth opportunities, as these are significant award criteria in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

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. This notice commences the mandatory minimum 14 day period from 25/02/2026 ending on the 11/03/2026 at 11:59pm. This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162067
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162067
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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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