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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best interest Assessor Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a79e"
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buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best interest Assessor Framework

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a79e

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## Summary

Blackpool Council initiated a public procurement process for the "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessor Framework." The tender, categorised under the health and social work services industry, was to be conducted through an open competition below the threshold using a light-touch regime. Located in Blackpool (UKD42), this procurement aimed to appoint up to five providers to a framework agreement for undertaking assessments collaboratively with the Council. Although the notice was published on 4th March 2026, following its tender period which ended on 7th April 2026, the process was subsequently cancelled on 11th June 2026 due to significant changes in the legal landscape influenced by a recent Supreme Court judgement. Initially, the framework was set to commence on 1st May 2026 with a potential duration up to 2030, subject to renewal conditions.

This anticipated framework presented a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in conducting liberty assessments, to establish a relationship with Blackpool Council. It was particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing these organisations an avenue to showcase their expertise in a structured framework agreement without the need for reopening competition. Although the procurement process has been cancelled, similar opportunities can arise from the council once the internal review is completed, opening doors for qualified suppliers to engage in future tenders that might evolve as part of the council’s revised approach to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments.

## Notice

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is a legal framework under which the local authority (Blackpool Council) acts as a supervisory body, in order to authorise deprivations of service user's liberty which are the responsibility of the state. As such Blackpool Council wishes invite suitable providers to submit a bid for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessor Framework.

### Planning Information

Blackpool Council wishes to provide an opportunity for providers in the market to participate in a consultation exercise to help inform a forthcoming tender for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Best Interest Assessor Framework.
The purpose of this communication is to:
• Establish a ballpark rate for undertaking Deprivation of Liberty Best Interest Assessments across the market.
• Alert the market to a future tender opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055295-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £534,300 |
| Lots value | £534,300 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 13:42 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055295-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019462-2026
- 3 Oct 2025 at 09:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062033-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055295-2026
  11th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019462-2026
  4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062033-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Projectreferencenumber-DN808769
- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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