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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards:Mental Health Assessor (S12 Doctors)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562a0"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards:Mental Health Assessor (S12 Doctors)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562a0

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: Mental Health Assessor (S12 Doctors)," is led by Leicestershire County Council, a regional authority based in Leicester, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the health and social work services category, is part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and adheres to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The most recent procurement stage was the award intention notice published on 1st October 2025, with the standstill period ending on 13th October 2025. The planned contract duration spans from 10th October 2025 to 24th October 2029, covering the region of UKF2. The open procedure ensures the process's transparency and competitiveness, with a substantial contract value of £2,600,000 over four years.

The tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services, to expand their reach and strengthen their market presence. The requirement for qualified assessors to carry out mental capacity, mental health, and eligibility assessments aligns with businesses that can demonstrate quality, innovation, integration, and collaboration in service provision. While addressing the statutory requirements and supporting NHS provisions, businesses that can deliver value while minimising environmental impact through reduced travel time will have a competitive edge. The Supplier Selection Process is designed to foster a broader pool of providers, encouraging diverse participation from firms prepared to meet the outlined obligations and enhance social value.

## Notice

This procurement is under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) was introduced in 2007. The Mental Health Act 2007, which received Royal Assent in July 2007, included an amendment to the MCA to introduce additional Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) from 1st April 2009. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards provide additional protection for the most vulnerable people living in residential homes, nursing homes or hospital environments. There is a requirement, in law that care will always be provided in a way that is consistent with the human rights of people lacking capacity; who are not otherwise protected or safeguarded through the use of the Mental Health Act or Court of Protection powers. Leicestershire County Council as the Supervisory Body needs to arrange for a qualified assessor to complete relevant assessments including Doctors who undertake the mental capacity, mental health or eligibility assessments

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award notice under the competitive procedure (PSR) for a value of PS2,600,000 over the 4 years The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) was introduced in 2007. The Mental Health Act 2007, which received Royal Assent in July 2007, included an amendment to the MCA to introduce additional Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) from 1st April 2009. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards provide additional protection for the most vulnerable people living in residential homes, nursing homes or hospital environments. There is a requirement, in law that care will always be provided in a way that is consistent with the human rights of people lacking capacity; who are not otherwise protected or safeguarded through the use of the Mental Health Act or Court of Protection powers. Leicestershire County Council as the Supervisory Body needs to arrange for a qualified assessor to complete relevant assessments including Doctors who undertake the mental capacity, mental health or eligibility assessments The exercise is to establish a new list of providers for an existing provision and will operate form 10th October 2025 - 24th October 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061460-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 26 |
| Supplier names | CAMHS PROFESSIONALS; DR AN BOYLE; DR ASHISH ARORA; DR ASIMAH HANIF; DR CHRISTINE EVANS; DR FAQUIR MUHAMMAD; DR FARHAD FARHADIAN; DR HARSH JHINGAN; DR LOKESH GANGOLLI; DR MATTHEW IDEH; DR MICHELLE SHEPHERD; DR MOHAMMAD HADI PEIVANDI; DR ROHIT GUMBER; DR SANJAY RAO; DR SHABEEL MOHAMMAD; DR SHAHEEN YOUSAF CHAUDHRY; DR SHAHID HUSSAIN; DR SRINIVAS NAIK; DR SRINIVAS SURIBHATLA; DR STEVE DYER; EDE CARE; ID MEDICAL; LIQUID PERSONNEL; MIND DOCTOR; PERTEMPS MEDICAL; THE MIND DOQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061460-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 09:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041506-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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