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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba80297f-8e4b-4aca-ab0c-393ec979e3bc

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments," classified under administrative social services. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a direct award using a third-party framework. The contract, valued at £549,945, covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th September 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2024 and concluding on 31st May 2025. The award was published on 11th October 2024.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for large enterprises in the field of social and administrative services. Given the direct award method, businesses that already have an established relationship with the relevant frameworks stand to benefit the most. Such tenders can help large-scale service providers like the Acacium Group, who was awarded this contract, to expand their portfolio and reinforce their market presence in critical social service sectors.

## Notice

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1447b9bc-b67f-476c-a8f4-67f57f41f2fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award 3rd Party Framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £549,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £549,945 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACACIUM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1447b9bc-b67f-476c-a8f4-67f57f41f2fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1447b9bc-b67f-476c-a8f4-67f57f41f2fc
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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