--- title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards:Mental Health Assessor (S12 Doctors)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0562f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0562f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0562f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-21" --- # Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards:Mental Health Assessor (S12 Doctors) Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0562f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0562f7.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards pertaining to Mental Health Assessors, notably S12 Doctors, under an open procedure. This procurement, classified under the "Health and social work services" category, is part of the Provider Selection Regime, aimed at ensuring care aligns with human rights for individuals lacking capacity. Located in the region of UKF2, the procurement stage is the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 22nd August 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 10th October 2025 and extend until 9th October 2029. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in mental health assessments and a background in legal and ethical standards such as the Mental Capacity Act. Companies that have qualified assessors, specifically Doctors experienced in mental capacity, mental health, or eligibility evaluations, are well-positioned to compete. Participating in this process can pave the way for business growth through long-term engagements with a regional authority dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Electronic submissions are accepted, ensuring a streamlined process for interested parties. ## 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 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041652-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2025 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041652-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e6970763-1566-f011-813a-005056b64545 - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0562f7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0562f7.json.