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title: "FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM (FPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARD (DOLS) ASSESSMENTS"
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buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-01"
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# FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM (FPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF THE DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARD (DOLS) ASSESSMENTS

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28d5eb19-30cb-4870-a1d1-051a2555a152

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders through an open procedure for a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) aimed at delivering Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS) Assessments. This public procurement process falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category and is designated to cover the United Kingdom. Presently, the process is in the 'tender' stage, ending on 2nd June 2025, with a contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 30th September 2029. This procurement is valued at £3,249,820 and is set up to encourage participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social and community services. With the procurement being open, it creates a competitive environment that can enable qualified SME and VCSE enterprises to expand their service offerings and develop new partnerships. Businesses with expertise in DoLS assessments would be well-suited to participate, and those looking to enhance their presence in public sector contracts will find this a valuable opportunity to grow and diversify their portfolios.

## Notice

The aim of the Service is to undertake and complete assessments requested by the DoLS Team, the type of assessment will be determined by the DoLS Team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b0b6dc-d4d2-4039-92b6-49ca4fdbac80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,249,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b0b6dc-d4d2-4039-92b6-49ca4fdbac80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b0b6dc-d4d2-4039-92b6-49ca4fdbac80
  1st May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d349cdff-42d6-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tameside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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