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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DoLS) and Community Deprivation of Liberty Assessments"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DoLS) and Community Deprivation of Liberty Assessments

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f7a3fdd-c9a2-4d3c-a6df-cbec1898fb95

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DoLS) and Community Deprivation of Liberty Assessments." This procurement falls under the administrative social services category and is located in England. The tender process is open and aims to secure provision for 1,200 assessments in hospitals and care homes, along with 250 community-based assessments. The deadline for submissions is set for 15 September 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence from 13 November 2021 and run until 12 November 2022. The total contract value is approximately £681,500.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and assessment services, particularly those with experience in legal compliance regarding deprivation of liberty standards. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority actively seeks to engage experienced organisations capable of fulfilling the outlined requirements. This project not only allows firms to expand their service offerings but also contributes to vital community welfare initiatives.

## Notice

Wiltshire County Council is seeking tenders from suitably skilled, qualified and experienced organisations to support the Council with its obligations under the Deprivation of Liberty Standards and associated legislation. This opportunity is for the provision of 1,200 DoLS assessments in hospital and care home settings and 250 community based Deprivation of Liberty assessments to support the Council in making applications to the Court of Protection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca0359-f11f-40ef-9577-06b2fd51f6d9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2021 - 12 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £681,500 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca0359-f11f-40ef-9577-06b2fd51f6d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca0359-f11f-40ef-9577-06b2fd51f6d9
  13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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